Rollover possibility in NHTSA’s defined scenario: 9.6%.
Equipment reported in the NHTSA test record
Electronic stability control · Standard
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 3 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Sep 24, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
NHTSA action: EA19001 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Opened Apr 19, 2019 · Closed Sep 19, 2024 · Related recall 20V024
Engine Fires
NHTSA action: EA21003 · ENGINE
Opened Dec 22, 2021 · Closed Feb 5, 2024 · Related recall 23V877
Manufacturer communications
235 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11014912
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Document 11017109
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the table on pages 9 and 10 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Document 11017172
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
Document 11026698
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or foreign substances while driving. Damage to the cover of the ultrasonic sensor can also lead to damage to the internal circuit. As a result of this external damage, the PDW system may not receive the proper signal from the ultrasonic sensor. In some cases, the system may cause a false alarm, no alert, or phantom warnings by a Warning Lamp to be displayed on the cluster. The ultrasonic sensor membrane
Document 11026825
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles outlined on page 19, which may not have been equipped with an immobilizer and whose Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) / Body Control Module (BCM) did receive the Anti-Theft Software Logic upgrade under CS2301/02/03/04/05/06/07/08/09 TSBs. In an effort to help prevent thefts of Kia vehicles, a protective cover will be permanently affixed to the ignition cylinder. This Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector prevents the removal of the key lock cylinder thereby preventing access to the ignition tumbler.
Document 11026980
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been made available to owners of eligible Kia model vehicles free of charge at authorized Kia dealers since 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade has been developed and can be installed at the ignition cylinder location to provide additional protection against the social media theft method. Because the subject Kia vehicles were not factory-equipped with an engine immobilizer and were previously eligible for the software upgrade, these vehicles are eligible until March 31, 2027, to have the ignition cylinder protector installedif requestedat no cost through an authorized Kia dealership
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Sep 25, 2026. Records match 2013 Kia Optima, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Sep 25, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.4L DOHC I4 GDI
Dealer-listed features 5
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Series
QF
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Engine
2.4L
Engine model
DOHC GDI Theta II
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbo
Yes
Manufactured in
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Sep 25, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
24 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Midsize Cars
EPA engine description
SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles
3.7 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,400
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$200
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$16.00
EPA five-year additional cost
$500
Tailpipe CO₂
326 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
7 of 10
Fuel economy score
7 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Not equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
11.0 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Sep 25, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Dealer reported
Electronic stability control (ESC) Dealer reported
Brake assist Dealer reported
Traction control Dealer reported
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Dealer reported
Additional reported safety equipment · 23 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Height and tilt adjustable front seat head restraintsDealer listed
Manual front seat head restraint controlDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Sep 24, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 84
Fog Lights
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Backup Camera
Homelink
Interior 25
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Cloth front seat upholstery
Cloth rear seat upholstery
Manual climate control
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls
Driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Rear bench seat
Fold forward rear seatback
60-40 folding rear seats
Rear seat center armrest
Seating capacity: 5
Passenger seat manual reclining and fore/aft control
Cloth door trim insert
Plastic front seatback upholstery
Carpet rear seatback upholstery
Air conditioning: Yes
Height and tilt adjustable front seat head restraints
Manual front seat head restraint control
Urethane steering wheel
Fixed rear seats
Exterior 13
16 x 6.5-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
P205/65HR16 AS BSW front and rear tires
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Black grille with chrome surround
Chrome side window trim
Chrome door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Chrome rear window trim
Mechanical 25
2.4L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, regular gasoline, engine with 200HP
2.4L I-4 DOHC
6-speed automatic
Selectable mode transmission
Automatic
Front-wheel drive
Speed sensitive power steering
Lock-up transmission
Front mounted engine
Spark ignition system
Variable intake manifold
Transverse mounted engine
Aluminum engine block
Aluminum cylinder head
Overdrive transmission
Engine Configuration: I4
Powertrain type: ICE
All-speed ABS and driveline traction control
Standard ride suspension
Independent front suspension
Strut front suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front coil springs
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Independent rear suspension
Entertainment 12
Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
External memory control
AM/FM/SiriusXMsatellite
Single-disc CD player
CD player located in the dashboard/instrument panel
