How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Kia Optima have?

NHTSA lists 175 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Optima, which is 13% of the 1,383 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Optima's electrical system?

NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for this electrical system problem area on the 2013 Optima.

Did the 2013 Kia Optima electrical problems cause fires or crashes?

Yes. The sample complaints include 21 fires, 6 crashes, and 1 injury tied to the Electrical System category.

At what mileage do 2013 Optima electrical problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Optima is 86,336 miles.

How does the 2013 Optima compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2013 Optima's 175 electrical complaints and 13% share are lower in share than 2010 (19%), 2011 (24%), 2016 (19%), and 2018 (18%), but the raw complaint count is among the highest of the years listed.

2013 Kia Optima Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 175 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Kia Optima, 13% of its 1,383 total complaints. These reports include 21 fires, 6 crashes, and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 86,336. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Electrical System complaints: 175; 13% of 1,383
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 21
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 86,337 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of power or stalling at highway speed accompanied by the instrument cluster lighting up or warning lights flickering.
Warning lights and multiple electrical functions (locks, gauges, indicators) failing or acting independently just before or during a breakdown.
Vehicles losing electrical function without warning, in some cases just before a crash, with airbags failing to deploy on impact.
Smoke or fire emerging from the engine bay or rear of the vehicle after an electrical short, sometimes while the car was parked or idling.
Owners becoming trapped by malfunctioning power door locks during an electrical failure or fire event.
Repeated 'Safely Stop and Do Not Drive' warnings paired with loss of motive power and a burning smell.

When 2013 Kia Optima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2013, latest Aug 31, 2026.

175 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q2 (11).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Kia Optima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Optima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201014 (19%)
2011143 (24%)
2012146 (16%)
2013175 (13%)
201475 (13%)
2015150 (15%)
2016140 (19%)
201736 (14%)
201842 (18%)
201925 (12%)
202013 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Kia Optima have?: NHTSA lists 175 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Optima, which is 13% of the 1,383 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Optima's electrical system?: NHTSA data shows no related recall listed for this electrical system problem area on the 2013 Optima.
Did the 2013 Kia Optima electrical problems cause fires or crashes?: Yes. The sample complaints include 21 fires, 6 crashes, and 1 injury tied to the Electrical System category.
At what mileage do 2013 Optima electrical problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Optima is 86,336 miles.
How does the 2013 Optima compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2013 Optima's 175 electrical complaints and 13% share are lower in share than 2010 (19%), 2011 (24%), 2016 (19%), and 2018 (18%), but the raw complaint count is among the highest of the years listed.