2013 Kia Optima other problems
The 2013 Kia Optima has 186 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
186
Other complaints
10%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Other complaints by year
What owners report
“THE REAR CAMERA DOES NOT COME ON IMMEDIATELY AND SOMETIMES I HAVE BACKED UP20-40 FT BEFORE IT ENGAGES. IT IS A PROBLEM AND I RECENTLY WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHEN I WA BACKING UP BECAUSE I DIDN'T SEE THEM COMING AT ME. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE BEGINNING OF MY NEW CAR OWNERSHIP IN 2012.…”
Common questions
How many other complaints does the 2013 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 186 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima other — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.