Check Engine Light On problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

Engine failure. . Bought in 2013 w 14,000 miles. Currently has 68,000. Check engine light came on last year. Kia would only pay for 1 spark plug. Then,l paid to have a new fi system put in. L was never reimbursed. Dec 20,driving down a busy highway w my kids and engine shuts off with no warning. Then,the check engine light came on along with weird smells of gas and burning. Took it to the dealer and no issue. Took it back again on Dec 21,but no techs available. Dec 23,l was driving my kid to work,engine shook,check engine light came on flashed and a big boom. Car was going 5mph while it was clicking. L got it towed(after Kia Motors had the audacity to try to make me pay for a tow@99. 00,but l refused)thru my insurance CO. As the car sat,a big cloud of smoke came from the engine,we though that it was catching on fire. Called Kia Motors. . . . Omg,the worst. L just got a rental today and approved for engine replacement after multiple phone calls. My brother bought his Optima brand new in 2003 and same thing happened in 2 months. Kia continues to not resolve his dangerous issue and l am afraid to drive it,let alone have my kids in it.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine, the vehicle failed to restart. In addition, the contact also stated that the ignition switch failed to start when attempted to drive. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,018. Aw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. And received a NHTSA recall letter for an engine issue. The vehicle was taken to the dealer sunset kia of bradenton 4770 14th st w, bradenton, FL 34207(941) 752-1000 who tested the engine and said it passed the test. The contact had stated before the test that his engine had been stuttering. The dealer said that it was because the vehicle had not oil. The contact had just had an oil change. The dealer stated that they saw no metal shavings while conducting the test. The check oil light had not illuminated for the contact. About a week later the engine seized in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer who said the contact needed a new engine due to a recall and the engine was replaced . The contact's check engine light came on and it was towed to another dealer and some more recalls were discovered. The dealer found a deteriorated clamp that caused the hose to become loose that caused the engine to jolt. The repairs were done but there was no mention of the deteriorated clamps on the invoice. The contact picked up the vehicle and the air bag light was on and the dealer stated that it was like that way when the contact bought the vehicle back in. The contact smelled gas and the discovered the fuel pump gushing fuel . The contact researched that this issue was caused by the initial engine replacement and the brake booster hose was not properly secured. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 86,000. Tf.

We were driving on a slightly curvy and hilly road where the speed limit was around 45 and the car lost all rpm and the oil pressure light and check engine light started flickering, there was a notable engine knocking heard during this time. We pulled over at that time.

Beginning in spring 2017 my 2011 kia Optima ex turbo (I bought it brand new, only owner) began stuttering while in motion (as if someone were pumping the brakes). The car stalls and dies at red lights and stop signs and needs restarted. It also stalls and dies while in motion, most disturbing in high speed, high traffic intersections and at 70 mph highway speeds. I will be traveling on high speed interstates and the car just dies and I have to hope I have enough momentum to safely get over to the breakdown lane without causing an accident. The check engine light usually goes on and off at least four times in between each service attempt. It has been analyzed and given attempted repairs by a kia dealership four times since late may 2017 (see attached records), but the stalling and stuttering problems persist. I picked up the car from its last service on 10/18/17 and the same problems began manifesting again. This is now the fifth time. I have no idea what the problem with the car is (unknown) and it seems kia's service help line for mechanic assistance does not either. The most recent time the car was at the dealership for service, kia sent out a national service specialist to investigate the car, to no avail. 1) 5/31/17 - replaced map sensor (I paid $600 and it did not fix the problem) 2) 6/30/17 - tested grounds and replaced connections 3) 7/25/17 - replaced turbo and intercooler system 4) 10/12/17 - replaced engine computer 5) unknown - still problematic - asking for replacement vehicle from kia the car has 91,410 miles and is still covered under the 10 year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. This car is a major safety hazard, especially when it stalls and dies out in high speed, high traffic intersections and on freeways while traveling 70 mph. Kia obviously does not know how to fix it.

The engine knocking and check engine light on and stability light for speed control. Took car several times to dealer and they finally told me about the engine need work done to it because they have done all they can do to solve the problem. I paid for them to replace oil control selenoid and the code poo11 still comes up. The car cuts off in traffic.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The driver shut off the vehicle and it failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,106.

Just weeks after purchasing my kia, it had to be brought back to replace cracked dash, heated steering wheel peeling, tires wearing on the outside, wiper blades sucked & you could not see out of them when it rain, cracked outside of sunroof seal, pulling to left side and surges. They put new tires, steering wheel & fixed the dash. The service manager stated the specs were within normal limits for the alignment & transmission. The outside of the sunroof is normal wear & tear & it will crack again, stated the sun cracks it! it has been in the service department 5 times! even though my car is still under warranty! I have had 4 set of tires & they wear on the outside, it stills pulls to the left & I was told the alignment is normal. 6 sets of new wiper blades & they say that's not a problem. My car surges & it has not even been addressed! in late September my check engine light came on the day after I had my oil changed, I took my car to my dealership service, they kept it, fixed the 'oil control valve" within 5 miles from my dealership, check engine light came back on. After a week & a half, my 'intake cvvt timing & my 'exhaust cvvt timing! my warranty will be up in the next few months & I am worried about what is going to happen next & then theres no warranty! there should be a recall on Optima's steering to the left & on the tires either, alignment! I have went as far as contacting the georgia consumer protection, kia consumer hotline, us department of transportation, traffic safety, the attorney general's office. I have also contacted my local & national news station & will be meeting with them next week. If this does not raise a few questions, I will hire an attorney!! this is not about money, verses what is right!.