Table 1 shows four common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Carburetor problems | |
| Storage Evaporative Emissions Canister problems |
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was leaking fuel from the high-pressure pipe leading to the fuel pump. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, fuel odor was detected but the contact did not see fuel leaking onto the ground. The contact's cousin, an independent mechanic, inspected under the engine cover and saw that there was fuel leaking on Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for engine replacement. The contact stated that after picking up the vehicle from the dealer and driving 40 mph to the residence, she heard abnormal gurgitation sounds coming from the rear driver's side Read details...