2013 Kia Optima Body Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are body problems on the 2013 Kia Optima?
127 owners have reported body problems on the 2013 Kia Optima, 9% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 60,000–96,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
127 complaints 9% of all 2013 complaints 71,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (36 of 127). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Body complaints by the year the problem happened.
Body complaints by Optima year
Related recalls
Headliner plates may detach in side airbag deployment
Injury riskThe plates holding the headliner (the interior roof lining) may not be secured properly. In a crash where a side curtain airbag inflates, a loose plate could come off and hit an occupant, raising the risk of injury.
Fix: The dealer will secure the headliner plates free of charge.
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Other 2013 Kia Optima problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Kia Optima body problems?
Complaints most often name the body.
At what mileage do 2013 Kia Optima body problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 60,000–96,000 miles. The middle value is about 71,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Optima body problems?
Yes: 22V560000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Optima year has the most body complaints?
The 2013 Optima, with 127 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.