2013 Kia Optima Hybrid electrical system problems
The 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 26% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
21
Electrical System complaints
26%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHILE IN MOTION TO PARK IN A PARKING SPACE. BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE FROM A VERY SLOW SPEED OF 5-10 MPH APPROXIMATELY. HAS DONE THIS ON OCCASION AT HIGHWAY SPEED A SUDDEN SURGE SO A BRAKING WOULD RELIEVE PROBLEM.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid electrical system — 26% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.