2013 Kia Optima stalling reports

169 NHTSA complaints describe engine stalls or shuts off, often while driving on the 2013 Kia Optima — roughly 12% of all complaints for this model year.

169

Stalling reports

12%

share of complaints

102,191 mi

median mileage in stalling reports (124 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 612 Steering 213 Electrical System 146 Structure 127 Fuel/propulsion System 92 Power Train 64

Stalling in other Optima years

2020 Optima	16
2019 Optima	17
2018 Optima	26
2017 Optima	26
2016 Optima	77
2015 Optima	155
2014 Optima	64
2012 Optima	110
2011 Optima	84
2009 Optima	5

Optima stalling by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2013 Kia Optima

Check engine light 108 Clunking / rattling 87 Loss of power 54 Vibration / shaking 54 Rust / corrosion 32 Oil consumption 25 Hesitation / surging 24

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2013 Kia Optima report before drawing conclusions.

Stalling across all vehicles →