2013 KIA OPTIMA Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Kia Optima has 7 recalls, with the most serious being multiple fire risks: brake fluid leaking inside the anti-lock brake control unit can cause an electrical short and an engine compartment fire, and deteriorating or damaged fuel hoses on 2.4L and 2.0L Turbo models can crack and leak fuel near ignition sources. The fuel hose and brake unit fire risks each have prior repair attempts that did not fully resolve the issue, so owners who had earlier work done may still be affected. On the hybrid side, certain Optima Hybrid models have a safety plug fuse that can blow and cut power to the wheels at low speeds, and if an incorrect aftermarket fuse was installed, it can overheat and create a separate fire risk. There is also a concern for vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under an earlier recall, where a fuel leak combined with an ignition source raises the fire risk further. Rounding out the list, headliner mounting plates on certain models may not be secured properly and can break loose during a side curtain airbag deployment, potentially striking an occupant.