Kia Optima Complaints

7,843 consumer complaints on file.

#11529066June 27, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact's husband replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the starter was replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle needed an oil change; however, the contact stated that the vehicle had recently had an oil change performed. The contact stated that while driving from the dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to an auto parts store, where a technician inspected the engine and confirmed that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the dealer advised the contact to check the engine oil level after every fill up. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529083June 27, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that her daughter was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a nearby independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was then informed by the mechanic that the VIN was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and needed to be repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and currently remained at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,753.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528810June 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Paint is white peeling on my 2014 Kia, after googling looks like a lot of others are having the same problem with the white color paint peeling
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528842June 26, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a white 2013 Kia Optima the paint is chipping, coming off in chunks. After it falls off seeing the panel below is smooth and does not appear to have been roughed up prior to painting to allow the paint to properly adhere. I know of thousands of other Kia owners to have paint issues exactly like this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528746June 25, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Car stopped suddenly and now the car doesn’t start.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528770June 25, 2023
ENGINE
Rod knock on the engine
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528550June 23, 2023
ENGINE
I only had the car 2 years. In the last two years, I have been getting my oil changed every 3 months. The oil goes out fast. I'm a local driver so I don't go too many places. When I brake or stop, my oil light blinks, when I'm completely out. This month (June 2023) it's staying on. When the temperature gage rises half way the oil light comes on and stays on. I just recently put oil in, so it's not empty or low. Nor is it overfill. I was told it's the GDI Engine. Honestly, idk where the oil is going and why it's running out so fast. And I just learned today a friend of mines KIA is starting to do the same.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528551June 23, 2023
ENGINE
Engine light on camshaft position chain sensor is reading on scanner an is not common for kia I believe kia had a recall for Engine I would like a whole new motor
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528236June 22, 2023
ENGINE
As I was driving on International Drive in Myrtle Beach,SC my car suddenly died. The engine seized .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528338June 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
The ESC kight keeps turning on . The brake lights wont turn off, it wont let me accelerate while im driving at different speeds or it will decelerate abruptly. Yes its available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my two young children were at risk multiple times. This is my daily driver. And i was driving them to school when the car would not let me accelerate and someone almost hit me from the back. Also it happened to us on the freeway a few times as we are driving 65 mph the car decelerates abruptly almost causing major accidents while my children are in the vehicle with me. Not yet , i called the nearest kia dealer and they didnt have appointment ls until july - august. There were no warning lights at all. At first we didnt know what was the problem. After the few times it happened then the ESC light turned on and it stays on. Also the brake light wont turn off even when the car is off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528433June 22, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
my car paint is chipping in multiple places around my car. This could lead to rusting witch, can ultimately lead the body of the car to be easily damaged. it will cause a weakened body structure which can lead to so many damages in the future. I am mediately contacted Kia corporate as soon as the problem got worse, they refuse to pay for my whole car to be repainted. I have a pearl white Kia car, which is known to chip and bubble up. to fix my issues immediately, I went to get my car painted at an affordable place with my own money.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528092June 21, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as an engine combustion failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528125June 21, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My kia Burns lots of oil. I'm having to refill oil every 300 miles. And the oil isn't on the ground. It's burning out on my sparkplugs and oil pac coil. It's even shut off engine light came on. Got it towed to SONS of Kia. Had it diagnosis and Was told it's needed sparkplugs and coil pac replacement. Full tune-up. Oil change. Later. Having the same issues. Having to continue replenish oil. Over and over. Where is it going. Oil sputtering out of my tail pipe. Oil and water from tail pipe. Took it to Amoco Transmission. For diagnosis and was told that this need to be reported to kia. A major recall. Oil is burning from engine issues. My sparkplugs are loaded with oil and coil pac. Why I've always got my oil changed every due time. Later after 300-400 miles. I'm having to add oil again. Something wrong with this. I travel and my wife have to check oil consumption every week to make sure oil is in the car. She's very stressful about this situation. The car be studder when this happens. And some time want crank. It's nothing of her end. It's the manufacturer of the car. Burning oil consumption. AND NOW ITS AT AMOCO TRANSMISSION WAITING ON WHAT'S NEXT. TRULY WILL LOVE KIA TO DO THE RIGHT THING. MY WIFE LOVE'S HER KIA. AND ARE THINKING ABOUT BUYING A SUV FROM KIA IN THE FUTURE. My other paper work are in the car. Will update more information later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528200June 21, 2023
ENGINE
MY ENGINE STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE AND JUMPIMG. THE OIL WAS JUST CHANGED AND IS FINE. HAVING TO REPLACE ENGINE AND ONLY HAD CAR 2 MONTHS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528214June 21, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dealers claim pistons are bad and engine is stalking eating through 2 quart every thousand miles or less. Properly maintained and everything not sure why the pistons would be bad already, also replaced a pcv sensor to fix problem but did not change anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527667June 19, 2023
ENGINE
Vehicle has been burning oil consistently since 100,000 miles and Kia dealership denied coverage. Now I have a knock sensor code and the Dennis eakin dealership in Killeen is claiming it’s a bad rod bearing and denying their 200k mile warranty coverage due to me not being able to provide 10 years worth of receipts even though this was a known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527753June 19, 2023
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Knock sensor detection system. Driving and all the sudden felt like it hard down shifted… car behind me almost hit me. Engine light started flashing so I pulled into autozone and plugged it in and got the knock sensor code. It’s had oil consumptions issues for a while. It’s so dangerous to drive with limited power and speed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527580June 18, 2023
ENGINE
I purchased this vehicle used in April 2023 with 3,000 to go prior to another oil change. I returned home from a trip and the oil light would come on only while turning or braking. When checking the oil there was no oil in the motor. The reservoir was filled and two weeks in the engine is low on oil again. There are no leaks. The car jerks at lights as if it wants to stall out. I feel unsafe driving this car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527556June 17, 2023
ENGINE
While driving on freeway car lost speed. And did no ruan more than 20 milles. The motor sign was blinking and start making a sound coming from engine. Almost had a accident because culdnt keep the speed at that moment. Please let me know if there is a re-call for this problem. I have the car parked in may hause
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527517June 17, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Peeling paint from delamination on pillars, around windshield and hood. This stated 1.5 years ago and continues to get worse. The dealership said they are aware of this problem in the pearl white paint in this year and model but the paint warranty is only 3 years and no remedies have been made. This is devaluing my car with every paint bubble and peeling. Kia should make it right.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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