2013 Kia Optima Service and Repair Manual

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

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if nece

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 elect

If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HE

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

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. De

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 cr

If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, r

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,

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of c

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-pro

A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mai

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 Un

An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repa

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 sid

A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Se