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P0087 on KIA OPTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2013

What P0087 Means on Your KIA OPTIMA

Real KIA OPTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"We went to start the vehicle and it sputtered and failed to start. once it finally did it was "jumpy" and there was a lot of blackish smoke from the exhaust."

— 2013 KIA OPTIMA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/21/2020

"I have recently been experiencing some acceleration issues with my 2013 kia optima 4cyl 2.4l fl. about a two and a half months ago, i was driving on the freeway and switched lanes to pass a car; as i began accelerating my car felt like someone just pulled the plug on it."

— 2013 KIA OPTIMA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/09/2020

"I noticed when i am at a red light and i take off to go, the car misfires and stalls for a minute. i then noticed my car was not giving the acceleration and kept stalling, and a service engine soon light came on with a code p0087 which has to do with the fuel pressure."

— 2013 KIA OPTIMA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/01/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on KIA OPTIMA

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026