2013 Kia Optima stalling reports

168 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.

168

Stalling reports

12%

share of complaints

100,638 mi

median mileage in stalling reports (123 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 610 Steering 212 Electrical System 145 Structure 127 Fuel/propulsion System 91 Power Train 64

Stalling in other Optima years

2020 Optima	15
2019 Optima	16
2018 Optima	26
2017 Optima	26
2016 Optima	77
2015 Optima	155
2014 Optima	64
2012 Optima	110
2011 Optima	83
2009 Optima	5

Optima stalling by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2013 Kia Optima

Check engine light 108 Clunking / rattling 87 Vibration / shaking 54 Loss of power 53 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 →