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2013 Kia Optima

NHTSA has received 1,896 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima, and 34% of them involve engine. Next are steering (11%) and electrical system (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
1,896 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 35% of complaints
Recalls
9
Fuel economy
26 to 27 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 1,896 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima, and 34% of them involve engine. Next are steering (11%) and electrical system (8%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2013 Kia Optima

Recalls

The 2013 Kia Optima is affected by 9 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 9 recall campaigns for the 2013 Kia Optima

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2013 Kia Optima. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 24 city / 34 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2013 Kia Optima earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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