How many 2013 Kia Optima owners complained about visibility and wipers?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2013 Optima, about 2% of the 1,383 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Optima sunroof or wipers?

No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint area for the 2013 Optima.

What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2013 Optima?

Most sample complaints describe the sunroof glass suddenly shattering or exploding while driving, often with no object hitting the car.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Optima is 20,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to this issue?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Optima.

2013 Kia Optima Visibility & Wipers Problems

Owners filed 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Kia Optima, about 2% of its 1,383 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. Most describe sunroof glass shattering or exploding without warning, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 21; 2% of 1,383
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroof glass suddenly shatters or explodes with a loud bang while driving at highway speeds, sometimes showering glass into the cabin.
Several owners report the sunroof failure happens with no object striking the vehicle, ruling out road debris as a cause.
One driver reported the windshield wiper moving violently along with a burning odor from the steering wheel while driving in rain.
Reduced visibility from mirror and window housing blind spots was cited in one crash where an oncoming vehicle was hard to see at an intersection.
Dealers reportedly told owners the sunroof damage was inconclusive or not covered, leaving the failure unresolved in multiple cases.

When 2013 Kia Optima visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 19, 2013, latest Sep 7, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Sep 2023; peak May 2013 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Kia Optima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Optima model year

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

20102 (3%)
201111 (2%)
201228 (3%)
201321 (2%)
201412 (2%)
20158 (1%)
201636 (5%)
20174 (2%)
20181 (0%)
20193 (1%)
20201 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Kia Optima owners complained about visibility and wipers?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2013 Optima, about 2% of the 1,383 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Optima sunroof or wipers?: No. NHTSA shows no related recall tied to this Visibility & Wipers complaint area for the 2013 Optima.
What is the most common visibility complaint on the 2013 Optima?: Most sample complaints describe the sunroof glass suddenly shattering or exploding while driving, often with no object hitting the car.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Optima is 20,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to this issue?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire among the 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Optima.