How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Kia Optima?

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Optima, which is about 1% of the 1,383 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Optima seat belts?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belt issues on the 2013 Optima.

Did the seat belt problems cause any injuries or crashes?

Yes. Of the 18 seat belt complaints, 6 involved crashes and 3 involved injuries.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported seat belt complaints is 89,896 miles.

How does the 2013 Optima compare to other years for this issue?

The 2013 model year has the highest seat belt complaint count among Optima years listed, with 18 complaints versus totals of 8 or fewer in every other year shown.

2013 Kia Optima Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Kia Optima, about 1% of its 1,383 total complaints for the year. No related recall covers this issue. Six complaints involved crashes and three involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 89,896 miles.

Seat Belts complaints: 18; 1% of 1,383
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 89,896 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Owners report seat belts failing to hold or restrain occupants during crashes, including a case where the belt appeared to unbuckle itself after a T-bone collision.
Some drivers describe the belt tightening and locking up so severely that it would not release, in one case requiring the belt to be cut to free the occupant.
Rear seat belt buckles on cloth-seat models sit flush in the seat cushion instead of staying exposed, making it difficult to buckle a child seat or adult properly.
Several complaints describe belts that simply stop functioning, failing to click or lock into place on both driver and rear seats.
In some crash complaints, owners note the seat belt pretensioner did not activate and paired this with airbags that failed to deploy.

When 2013 Kia Optima seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2014, latest Jun 18, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2018 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2013 Kia Optima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Optima model year

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

20102 (3%)
20112 (0%)
20125 (1%)
201318 (1%)
20141 (0%)
20152 (0%)
20163 (0%)
20178 (3%)
20185 (2%)
20192 (1%)
20204 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Kia Optima?: NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2013 Optima, which is about 1% of the 1,383 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Optima seat belts?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for seat belt issues on the 2013 Optima.
Did the seat belt problems cause any injuries or crashes?: Yes. Of the 18 seat belt complaints, 6 involved crashes and 3 involved injuries.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported seat belt complaints is 89,896 miles.
How does the 2013 Optima compare to other years for this issue?: The 2013 model year has the highest seat belt complaint count among Optima years listed, with 18 complaints versus totals of 8 or fewer in every other year shown.