Paint began chipping/flaking off little by little everytime I washed the car. It’s a common occurrence with snowy white Kia paint in this year
2013 Kia Optima body problems
127 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 127
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body119
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Kia Optima body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Kia Optima body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Structure: body: roof and pillars
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
- Risk
- A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC245.
Recall number 22V560000 · Recall details
What 2013 Kia Optima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Paint on car is coming off from hood and doors headlights are not bright had to change to aftermarket to make it brighter
The vehicle paint is bubbling and peeling
The computer modular or engine control module yes, it is available for inspection. I can be at risk because my lights flicker off and, on my turn, signals do not work, and it will not go into drive I have to start my car 30 minutes before I can leave for work at 5:30am in the morning. I had a security update on my car and ever since that took place, I had this issue. I just had the P1326 code come up on my car last November took it to Vero Beach Kia and had that update done on my car for the engine problems that is going on, and they replaced the last recall which was the knock sensor. I had explained to them the issue my car does when starting it they told me it has nothing to do with the update that would cause it. When looking this issue up there are other people having the same issue, but Kia will not inspect it out so can you please investigate this issue and plus the paint on my car has peeled so bad.
The clear coat is delaminating and the Paint is peeling off in multiple areas of the car.
I have a 2013 Kia Optima and my paint on the vehicle is pilling so bad and fast it is exposing the body of the vehicle. I have done plenty of research and this is a commonly known problem with the pearl white paint jobs. It will start effecting the body and exterior of my vehicle and then turn efforts onto the inside of the vehicle. This is a huge problem so please as a huge company take responsibility and fix this problem.
3 years ago the paint on my car started peeling. I drove my car from rideshare and was unable to continue due to the visual condition of my car. After further research, it's a nationwide problem. I dont have the money to afford a full paint job and put a bad taste in my mouth when thinking about referring people buying a Kia or my next car purchase. I have lost thousands of dollars due to kid's negligence on their paint.
The paint on my car slowly began to peel away on the hood and side panels, eventually exposing almost the entire hood to be bare (Kia was notified and I was denied any sort of help). I had the hood and panels painted out of pocket, shortly after the side rear passenger door has begun with the exact same issue Eventually, my car is going to be missing all paint and just primer. This needs to be addressed in a class action settlement! Otherwise my car is immaculate condition.
Paint on my kia optima has been peal like the paint job was bad it was never paint it has orginal paint from when it was first operated.
While driving 55 mph down the road the window trim flew off of the rear driver side window and a week later the other side flew off hitting the car behind us. Not a very safe thing to be happening while driving.
Questions about the 2013 Kia Optima body
Does the 2013 Kia Optima have body problems?
Owners have filed 127 complaints about the body of the 2013 Kia Optima, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Kia Optima body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kia Optima body?
Yes, 1 recall: 22V560000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Optima have the most body problems?
The Kia Optima model years with the most body complaints are 2013 (127 complaints), 2015 (76 complaints) and 2014 (48 complaints).
Other 2013 Kia Optima problems
Engine 652Steering 213Electrical 147Fuel system 124Brakes 114Transmission 64Airbags 62Lights 40Acceleration 39Suspension 26Driver assistance 24Visibility 21Seat belts 18Wheels 18Seats 6Tires 3Locks 2
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