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5XXGR4A66DG••••••2013 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Kia OPTIMA build (28 vs 16).
28on this build
1300on the model
79builds in total
1involved a crash
4involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 14Steering 5Electrical System 4Structure 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJun 2024
While driving on the freeway I noticed my car wasnt going as I was pushing the gas and noticed all my dash lights were on like I was in accessory mode. I coasted to the edge of the freeway and decided to pop my hood and see if it was my battery cable that came loose. While…
Air BagscrashAug 2019
My daughter rear ended another car. Her air bags did no deploy and her seat belt didn't lock. Fortunately no one was hurt
StructurefireSep 2018
While driving down the expressway my car stalled and then caught fire with no warning at all, as I pulled over on the side of the expressway I seen smoke and then flames while car was total loss
EnginefireSep 2018
While diving my 2013 kia optima sx. All the lights in the dash stated flashing while driving I pulled over on the highway my daughter and I seen smoke come from the hood of the car and I then seen a reflection on the ground it was 9pm at night. That's when my daughter and I…
Service BrakesJun 2024
The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehicle. The dealer was contacted. The…
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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 5XXGR4A66DG180572 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.