2013 Kia Optima: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Apr 21, 2026 · Engine · 163,814 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering with a knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer stated that the vehicle had a branded title. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 163,814.

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Body, Brakes · 145,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 22V560000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power and the engine started overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because the product improvement campaign for knock sensor software update had not been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were not legally required to complete the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 31, 2024 · Engine · AR

The contact's son owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shuddered, made an abnormal knocking sound, and stalled. No further information was provided. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence, where the contact drained the engine oil and noticed that there were metal shavings in the oil. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), which the contact related to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced at the contact's expense, and then the vehicle would receive the recall repairs of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), 20V100000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 22V560000 (Structure) and 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recalls repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred while the transmission was shifted into drive(D). After several attempts, the vehicle restarted and went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where error code P1326 was retrieved. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, who determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2024 · Engine · 160,389 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle would shudder. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a restaurant. The vehicle was then driven to the residence, where the failure reoccurred and there was a burning smell inside the cabin. The MIL warning light had illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,389.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Engine · 155,000 miles · IA

The contact's son owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while his son was driving approximately at 50 MPH and accelerating to highway speed, the vehicle shuddered, jerked and finally stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's son veered to the side of the road. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle and drove to his residence. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal loud knocking sound coming from the engine. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was experiencing bearing wear that could damage the engine and could cause the engine replacement. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2021 · Engine · 130,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that she was able to drive the vehicle however, the vehicle was shuddering while driving and stalled several times. The contact stated she was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to schedule an appointment for diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not cover the repair of the vehicle because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN tool showed that the VIN was included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · PA

It started with the head lights going out then shortly after that was fixed the car would shudder start. The clock would show 000 as if the car was brand new and needed the time placed on the clock the same thing was happening to the speedometer. Then the car just wouldn't not start at all. The lights would come on it would also click but not turn over. We tried jumping the car that worked for a while but now the no start is staring to be consistent.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Transmission · 2,320 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stand still position, the vehicle would shudder and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that this was a normal occurrence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,320.