The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and failed to restart. The contact stated that prior to the vehicle stalling, an unknown warning light had flashed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 94,223.
2013 Kia Optima Hybrid: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 56 complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 94,223
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 20 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the check engine, ABS, service vehicle, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the warning message "Hybrid System Failure" message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to kia of mccomb (1030 longleaf rd, mccomb, ms 39648) and diagnosed that the engine had thrown a rod and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not eligible for a new engine under the recall however, after speaking with the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the vehicle was excluded from the recall repair because the mileage was over 150,000. The contact stated that the vehicle had a hybrid and gasoline engine so the odometer mileage should not be the deciding factor in determining which vehicles were included or excluded from the free recall repair and engine replacement. The failure mileage was 163,000. Vin was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima hybrid. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and "check hybrid battery and do not run" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to romeo kia of kingston (111 schenk dr, kingston, ny), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima hybrid. While driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled and "hybrid failure" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to kia store east (7301 new la grange road, louisville, kentucky 40222, (502) 425-1234) where the relay and ecu battery were replaced, but the failure recurred. While driving 25 MPH, a faulty fuse blew out within the hybrid motor. An independent mechanic replaced the relay with an increased voltage from 125 amps [watts] to 150 amps [watts]. The failure was remedied. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima hybrid. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the hybrid system failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima hydrid. While driving approximately 85 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hybrid system would need to be replaced. The dealer had potential safety concerns and offered another vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Product improvement campaign: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Voluntary service campaign: high-voltage battery safety plug fuse inspection and replacement (SC269)
- Voluntary service campaign: question and answer
- SC208_DP: dealer principal memo
- SC208_DPSM: dealer parts and service manager memo
- SC208_STKR: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
- Pitstop/technical operations - smoke machine not to be used for emissions testing with HEV/PHEV models
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU, worm gear and/or steering column housing
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Recall number 20V750000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid?
7 of 56 owner complaints about the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid (13%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid?
There is 1 recall and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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