2013 Kia Optima: backup camera failure

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Airbags · 104,500 miles · IA

I have owned my vehicle for 3 years. My airbag sensor light has come on fir I the 2nd time. I spoke with the manufacturer and they are showing no desire to look into the problem without the being a sizable expense to myself. Also my back up camera is showing signs of connection issues. Both I feel are a ssfety concern of driving the vehicle.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · 950,000 miles · NC

Back up camera now a smokey hue around the picture and it's not very clear.

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · 54,000 miles · PA

Back up camera stopped working the screen is black. It started when it rains it wouldn't work then when it got sunny it would come back on. But now it's not working at all

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Driver assistance · 44,000 miles · VA

Back up camera is not working. No accident acurred, started the car, put in reverse and the screen is completely black.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Transmission, Wheels · IL

First, the tires were worn/dry rot with only 3000 miles on the vehicle. Second, vehicle stalls when there is any moisture on the roadway causing safety hazard because the car will not move. Third, back up camera is not working. Fourth, recall notice for underbody rust. Fifth, recall notice for engine seizure while the car is driving at high speed

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · 42,000 miles · VA · crash

The rear camera does not come on immediately and sometimes I have backed up20-40 ft before it engages. It is a problem and I recently was hit by another car when I wa backing up because I didn't see them coming at me. This has been a problem since the beginning of my new car ownership in 2012. Dealership says nothing is wrong with the functioning of the camera.

Filed Jan 20, 2017 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · IN

The backup camera failed. It stopped working when backing up in the driveway. Kia did not cover replacement under warranty even though kia issued a technical service bulletin saying to replace the camera in areas that have high humidity and cold weather with an improved part. There should be a recall for this safety issue.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was reversed, the rear camera failed to illuminate. The contact was concerned that due to the failure it could result in a crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the diagnosis was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Sep 10, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Difficult to keep car centered while driving. Steering wheel makes a clunking noise and has become jerry with small movements. Tendency to pull hard to the left or rights. Steering wheel jenks when traveling on error any size bump in road. Back up camera cuts in and out. Never obtain epaulets fuel milage estimates.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 23 miles · OH

My 2013 kia optima's brake and gas pedal will vibrate/grind while driving in wet conditions. It started the day I bought it. While I was signing papers, it started to rain. During the drive home (immediately) I noticed vibrations through the pedal. I asked about it and they stated it was normal. Since it did it immediately, now I see similar complaints and no longer think I am crazy. I have had this vehicle since october 2013 and the issue persists also my backup camera sometimes does not engage. A few times the radio system gets stuck on stupid (wont turn on), but this only happens when the back up camera has issues. And this week 7/2015 my jukebox stopped working properly. Luckily, I found the reset switch near the volume control and it works again :) ma 10/8 updated 3/22/2016