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 (184 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...
Driving home on the highway on a Sunday evening on may 19, 2019 in oakland, California, my sunroof (specifically, the middle panel of the three glass roof panels on the kia Optima sx 2013) suddenly and without any warning cracked, letting off an ear-piercing pop. Read details...