Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (57 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (three problems).
Vehicle: 2013 kia Optima sxl VIN: [xxx] while driving on a highway at approximately 55–58 mph, the rear driver-side electronic parking brake (epb) motor housing failed with a loud bang. Immediately after, there was heavy smoke and a strong burning smell. Read details...
Takara recall: my engine had been knocking/shaking for a good minute now. When I have it running and hood open it's just vibrating extremely hard and constantly. I've noticed it wants to stall or no shift correctly after a dead stop and something going into 3rd gear. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision after losing functionality of various electrical systems. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. Read details...