One problem related to engine clicking and tapping noises has been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2001 Optima.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that they were driving about 45 mph when the engine seized on it's own. The engine makes a abnormal clicking sound and never started again. The check engine light did illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and is now sitting in the contacts gaurage. The vehicle was not repaired and the vehicle was not diagnossed. The manufacturer was not informed. The recall is related to the failure and the VIN was included in the manufacturers recall. Nhtsa campaign number 17v-224000. The failure mileage was unknown jw.