2013 Kia Optima seat belts problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2013 Kia Optima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the main road of a T-intersection, the contact blacked out before another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle sustained…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“As in May 2025 , I purchased 2013 Kia Optima LX sedan with airbag already deployed before bought it. And in June 2025 I took my car to nearest Kia dealership , I found out that I had recalls over other things as well. I made Kia dealership to look at the airbag and do inspection on it. None of Kia…”
filed Feb 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Optima | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 Optima | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Optima | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.