2013 KIA OPTIMA Hybrid Propulsion System Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Hybrid Propulsion System Issues in the 2013 KIA OPTIMA
1 hybrid propulsion system complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Hybrid Propulsion System Complaints
The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, a bystander alerted him that his vehicle was on fire. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the front driver-side tire well had caught fire. Another motorist who witnessed the fire stopped and extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department was called to the scene and inspected the vehicle to ensure that the fire was extinguished. The police department also arrived at the scene. Neither police nor fire report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to the contact's home and then to a dealer where an inspection discovered that the hybrid battery may have been the source of the fire. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer for further investigation. The contact made multiple attempts to reach the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was deemed a...
Other 2013 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas
Engine
595 complaints
Steering
207 complaints
Unknown Or Other
179 complaints
Electrical System
139 complaints
Structurebody
117 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
89 complaints
Power Train
61 complaints
Air Bags
57 complaints
Service Brakes
54 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
50 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
38 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 complaints
Exterior Lighting
31 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
24 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
19 complaints
Wheels
17 complaints
Seat Belts
16 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
12 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Visibilitywiper
8 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Chest Clip Buckle Harness
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitioncoil
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosuperchargerintercooler
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint