2013 Kia Optima electronic stability control (esc) problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 Kia Optima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Kia kirby ventura has removed (2) or more active dangerous recalls from vin# of the vehicle that is unfortunately in my nane. Recall 1, steering wheel mdps unit. I have a letter notification dated april 24 2017 no recall#. Plus recall 18v363000 air bag control unit that should apply but never…”
filed Oct 17, 2020
“I was driving down the road doing about 45 when I heard a small pop & all my dash lights came on & I lost everything. Car clicks when trying to restart but does not start. Oil light, battery light, eps light & check engine light stay on now. I was told there is a recall on these cars and would like…”
filed Sep 26, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Optima | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Optima | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Optima | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.