Kia Optima Complaints (2014)

622 consumer complaints on file.

#11460094April 8, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My partner was driving my car and the engine seized. We never miss an oil change and use full synthetic since I got it. We did notice little changes in the engine over time that were concerning. Out of nowhere my check engine and oil light came on at the same time and the engine seized. That’s the first time I ever seen my oil light come on. He was on the express driving, lucky he is still here.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458764March 29, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated with the "check hybrid battery and check engine" warning lights displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458274March 25, 2022
ENGINE
So I have a 2014 Kia optima got out the dealer at 70,000 miles was the second owner next thing u know I got a recall letter, Stating that I need to inspect after I took it, my Kia start to go down hill , I was stranded on limp mode pay off 4500 then couple moths later did the same thing now is at 190000 I tried fixing being honest but I just gave up so hope u guys could help install a new one
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455329March 5, 2022
ENGINE
As I was driving on the freeway the car just started flashing the engine light and speed just went down even though I was still pressing the gas pedal ,hesitating to go ,like a lil jerk or if it was about to cut off while I was trying to get to a safe position off the freeway. And after that the car wouldn’t let me go over 60 and it still was jerking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455262March 4, 2022
ENGINE
On November 11 2021 i was on the highway doing 65 mph. I heard a putting sound then, no pressure on gas paddle. After cruising about a half mile up the highway the i was finally able to pull to the shoulder. After about a week i took the car to Capital KIA in Columbus, Ohio. They looked at my car said my engine was most likely down due to the recall. We walk to the tech computer. I give him my vin number, and he see i have a salvage title and refuse to do the recall. I got the car towed there and back.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454661March 1, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns 2014 Kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V331000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454162February 25, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Snow White paint is chipping and peeling on random parts of the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454189February 25, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Pearl White paint peeling around windshield, paint bubbling and lifting on roof and trunk lid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453152February 20, 2022
STEERING
While driving making an left or right turns steering wheel locks up and very hard to turn. The steering wheel light is on with the slippery light too! Trying to pull to the side of road., turn car off and waited to restart car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452120February 15, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Smell fuel and smoke inside the vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451755February 13, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I’ve been smelling smoke inside the vehicle coming from the engine compartment while driving the vehicle this is a Kia Optima lx. I don’t know what causing it but worries me a whole lot. What should I do in this case
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451376February 10, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel left or right, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450029February 2, 2022
ENGINE
I had My mechanic Show me I have a Safety recall on my car and the deal ship has denied to Fix it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447969January 18, 2022
STEERING
Steering column makes clicking noise and shakes violently when driving at 65 mph or more.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447222January 12, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint started peeling on both sides of front windshield and has gotten worse over the years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445244December 28, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off without warning. The contact indicated that on several occasions, it was discovered that the engine oil level was extremely low although oil had recently been added to the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11443088December 8, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the turbo engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the engine was replaced with a non-Kia rebuilt engine. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer; Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley (12840 Auto Mall Dr, Moreno Valley, CA 92555) who diagnosed that the engine had failed. The vehicle was taken back to the first dealer who had replaced the engine. The dealer advised the contact that the engine had failed and advised the contact to no longer drive the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,127.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11442226December 1, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that an independent mechanic informed her that the engine needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11440967November 18, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled while driving. The contact manually pushed their vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle where more smoke was coming from the engine and fire coming from the passenger side of the engine. The contact ran to a nearby business to get a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. The contact was in process of the vehicle being towed to a local dealer. The contact concerned that NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V331000 ( service brakes, hydraulic) was related to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439832November 9, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Lost power train while driving on the freeway. I put the computer on the car and I got code PO605.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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