2013 Kia Optima electrical system problems
The 2013 Kia Optima has 166 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
166
Electrical System complaints
9%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“car stopped mid freeway 3 times engine light turned on engine started smoking took too dealer per the recall notice and they took 3 months could not fix and wanted to charge me 600 for changing a battery but car still will not run so they want payment for a car I must tow and has had over 5 recall…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 166 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima electrical system — 9% 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.