2013 KIA Optima recalls

9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

23V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 202322V560000 · KIA Motors AmericaStructure recallThe right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side…Body & latchesFree repair258KunitsAug 202222V093000 · KIA Motors AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.Fuel systemFree replacement73KunitsFeb 202221V331000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree repair440KunitsMay 202120V519000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallBrake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement440KunitsAug 202020V100000 · KIA Motors AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree repair142KunitsFeb 202018V907000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallThe high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during…Engine & powertrainFree replacement72KunitsDec 201818V363000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallIn the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt…Air bagsRepair508KunitsJun 201817V224000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallMachining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.Engine & powertrainFree replacement618KunitsMar 2017