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5XXGN4A77DG••••••2013 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Kia OPTIMA build (45 vs 16).
45on this build
1303on the model
79builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 23Steering 9Air Bags 4Fuel/propulsion System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2021
My son owned a Kia Optima built in June of 2013. He was in a motor vehicle accident where he was put in a pit maneuver and Then was T boned on the passengers side causing his body to lay across the front seats and died at the scene. His black box download showed that the seat…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
My vehicle has the factory Snow White pearl paint. It is always parked in a garage. Since may 2025 the paint has been bubbling and cracking causing it to peel completely off of the car
SteeringMay 2025
I believe the steering wheel coupler is bad on my 2013 Kia Optima. It is a known issue for this year/make/model. The steering wheel is slipping and makes a clicking noise occasionally when turning
Electrical SystemNov 2023
The noted KIA 2013 KIA Optima has had this recall in effect since November 2023. KIA either refuses to say when the recall part is going to be at ANY DEALER, or puts an 'elevator music' soundtrack on the line. I have called numerous dealer's in both Maine, where the KIA is…
EngineNov 2023
While driving on highway, loss of acceleration/power, all lights appeared on dashboard. Pulled over, turned off engine. Restarted engine and power/acceleration was restored
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGN4A77DG159086 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.