Kia Optima Complaints (2015)

1,022 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#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
#11527398June 16, 2023
ENGINE
We are a used vehicle dealer. We purchased this vehicle for resale from a new vehicle dealer, while transporting it back to our lot, the motor blew up. Kia is willing to fix it, but not while it is titled in our name. They will only repair if it is in a private individuals name. There is an issue with the vehicle and why will they only repair if it is titled to a private individual?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526832June 13, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact's daughter was driving at approximately 60 MPH when numerous lights on the dashboard illuminated. The contact stated that her daughter said that the vehicle stalled, however, she was in the right-hand lane and pulled over. The daughter said that smoke was being emitted from the engine compartment. The contact stated her daughter was picked up by family and the vehicle was left at the side of the highway. The contact stated that the daughter's companion retrieved the vehicle. The contact stated that he opened the hood and checked the oil and observed that there was no oil showing on the dipstick. The contact filled the vehicle's oil reservoir and started the vehicle. The contact said that he also reported that all panel warnings illuminated and the vehicle had begun to emit smoke. The contact stated he pulled off the roadway, opened the hood, and observed smoke and flames being emitted from under the engine block. The contact stated he had immediately closed the hood and moved away from the vehicle. The contact stated that he reported that the vehicle continued to emit smoke but no more flames were observed. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526583June 12, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was related to an unknown recall not being performed. Additionally, the code PL1802 (Echo Logic Upgrade) was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526684June 12, 2023
ENGINE
Driving on highway auto lost all drive power and stopped running. Zero warning or lights were ever noted on car and no vehicle function had been observed in previous days. Auto towed and mechanic checked vehicle. Found engine seized and unrepairable. Shop reviewed this as a known recall from previous models repaired. Kia contacted by owner, VIN reviewed and noted to be part of a class action suit as well as confirmation this malfunction was a recall. Told by Kia that recall would not be honored since this is a second owner. However we researched this and could not find any recalls prior to purchase of this vehicle. This malfunction could have resulted in accident, injury or death and we as owner were given no choice to repair or even identify this malfunctioning vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526409June 11, 2023
ENGINE, STRUCTURE:BODY
pearl white paint chipping away. also both power mirrors went out. one replaced with after market and other one available for inspection
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526071June 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My air and heat stopped blowing air on 4 (high speed) I took to mechanic who couldn’t find a issue with the resistor, motor, or any components related to it so he took the dash off to check the climate control. The connector going into the back of the switch control to control the temperature speed was burnt and so was the unit. He said it was a wonder my car hadn’t caught on fire and it should have blown a fuse before burning that bad. I did get pics of the connector but didn’t of the control panel. I am now afraid to drive my vehicle as this is a expensive repair and their seems to be a lot of electrical issues with Kia from what I am finding and I don’t even have this vehicle paid for yet. They replaced a motor in December due to failed components on their end
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524308May 29, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
Chunks of paint are coming off my car on the freeway. It was raining and a large section of paint flew off and onto the car that was driving behind me and stuck to their windshield. The occupant almost had a collision with another vehicle on the freeway. I was able to follow the car that got the paint stuck to their windshield and I did apologize and got their contact information to verify my incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523967May 26, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
White pearl color start pealing off, affected area is at the back of the roof above the back window.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521995May 15, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520888May 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle had electrical fire. While driving smoke and electric fire smell started to fill the cabin. Pull off the road and exited the vehicle. All vehicle caution indicators were lit up on the dashboard, engine, battery, temp, etc indicators. Shut off car called roadside assistance. Car smelled or charred electric components. Had it towed to the manufacturer dealership. Waiting on response from KIA to determine cause of electrical fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520995May 8, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving on highway at 65 mph and engine just died with no warning. Almost got hit trying to get off the expressway to the side of road. Had car towed home and checked engine. Engine is seized up completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520854May 7, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The paint on my white 2015 kia optima is coming off and when my windshield was replaced more paint came off on the roof above the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520727May 6, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
When I drive at night the low beams are so dim I have to use high beams or fog lights to see.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520508May 4, 2023
ENGINE
The contact’s son owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then stated that her son was able to jumpstart the vehicle. The contact then stated that the battery was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact’s son was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to the contact’s residence. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to an independent mechanic for assistance. The vehicle was then towed to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed back to the contact’s residence where it remained. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520510May 4, 2023
ENGINE
Car started making a horrible knocking.. Had a rod bearing failure. Engine was completely bad. And Kia refuses to fix and or reimburse me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519880May 1, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My paint is bubbling, chipping and is destroyed for no reason. I was my car by hand with a special car wash soap and dry it with a shammy. I took pictures and within 2 months of having my car sit the paint it boiling? I have seen claims ona facebook page this is happening to other Kia models. My friend just got his Prius painted due to the same issue *same color Pearl White~ !!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519490April 28, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2015 Kia is burning 1. a lot of oil and 2. The second is the car smells of gas scared it is one that will catch fire
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519532April 28, 2023
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving down a highway and my engine completely turned off. I was lucky enough to make it to the edge safely, but my car would not start. Had it towed to a Kia dealership where they told me since the reset never took place, they would not honor the recall. I’ve only had the car 3 months and was not alerted of any recalls at my last oil change.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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