2013 Kia Optima Specifications

Specifications

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2011 - 2015
Price :	MSRP: $21,200-26,800 Invoice: $20,255-25,040
Weight :	3223 lbs \| 1461.928 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	34
Introduced At :	2010 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2359 cc \| 144.0 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 6300
Torque :	186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1998 cc \| 121.9 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	274 HP (201.664 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic , 6 Manual

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2013 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 9.6%

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V331000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence	An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V560000
Summary	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.
Consequence	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V093000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence	A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V519000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence	If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20090605
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V363000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Consequence	If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20100812
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V907000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Consequence	A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20100812
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V224000
Summary	Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Consequence	Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20121115
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V100000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
Consequence	If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2013 Averages

Avg. Home :	$289,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.44
Total Car Production :	11,066,432

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2013 Kia Optima? A: The 2013 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 110.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2013 Kia Optima? A: The 2013 Kia Optima has a length of 190.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2013 Kia Optima? A: The 2013 Kia Optima has a width of 72.10 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2013 Kia Optima have?A: The 2013 Kia Optima has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2013 Kia Optima have?A: The 2013 Kia Optima has legroom of 45.50 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2013 Kia Optima? A: The 2013 Kia Optima was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2013 Kia Optima cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2013 Kia Optima had an MSRP of $21,200 - $$26,800 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2013 Kia Optima have? A: The 2013 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 6300 and 186 Ft-Lbs (252 NM) @ 4250 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 274 HP (201.664 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 269 Ft-Lbs (365 NM) @ 4500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2013 Kia Optima have? A: The 2013 Kia Optima had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic, 6 speed Manual.