2013 Kia Optima recalls
The 2013 Kia Optima is affected by 9 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Most recent
- September 25, 2023
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-652 | September 25, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module) | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an… | 1,730,192 |
| 22V-560 | August 1, 2022 | Structure (body, roof and pillars) | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment. | 257,998 |
| 22V-093 | February 17, 2022 | Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak. | 72,848 |
| 21V-331 | May 10, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module) | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. | 440,370 |
| 20V-519 | August 27, 2020 | Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module) | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short. | 440,370 |
| 20V-100 | February 21, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment. | 141,774 |
| 18V-907 | December 19, 2018 | Engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to… | 71,653 |
| 18V-363 | June 1, 2018 | Air bags (air bag/restraint control module) | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying. | 507,587 |
| 17V-224 | March 31, 2017 | Engine and engine cooling (engine) | Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. | 618,160 |