2013 Kia Optima fuel system, gasoline problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2013 Kia Optima — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, and it was determined the failure was linked to DTC code: P0445, indicating an issue with the purge control valve in the evaporative emission control (EVAP) system…”
filed Dec 30, 2024
“The contact owned a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while his husband was driving approximately 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that as the driver was pulling to the side of the road…”
filed Dec 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result…Campaign 22V093000 · Feb 17, 2022
- Low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within…Campaign 20V100000 · Feb 21, 2020
- High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged…Campaign 18V907000 · Dec 19, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Optima | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Optima | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Optima | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 Optima | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 Optima | 9 | 4% |
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.