Table 1 shows eight common equipment related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (185 problems). The second most common problem is related to the radio/tape cd player (five problems).
While driving my kia Optima on the interstate the rear subframe suffered catastrophic structural failure, resulting in the steering wheel going out of alignment, the rear passenger side wheel tilting with the bottom of the tire being far out compared to the top. Read details...
On may 21, 2020, I'd taken my 2013 kia Optima ex for a simple oil change at hawkinson kia, matteson, IL. The service dept. Tech conducted add'l inspections, as they usually perform, made recommendations, including serpentine belt replacement. I'd agreed to belt replacement. Read details...
During a commute to worksite the car was driving normally for the first 10 miles. No sounds, no dash lights illuminated. No signal that anything was wrong. As I drove normally through the route, I entered the highway and accelerated to nearly 65 mph. Read details...