Seven problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 2011 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2011 Optima.
I did a oil change on the car after that the oil just kept leaking. I had to put 2 to 3 quarts of oil in every week. Then on my way home from taking my daughter to her appointment the car shut down on me on the highway with a semi behind me which almost hit me. I don't dive it anymore I got another car because of it.
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden it stalled on me. It won't turn over or anything. It still has almost 1500 miles on until the next oil change and the oil plug is on and tight. When I checked the oil it was not reading anything on the dip stick. The has not been any oil leaking on the ground. I was driving on a major street in my town going straight.
Tl-t he contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not go over 40 mph, and a wrissil noise would occurs. The check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact also stated that there was oil leak because she constantly putting oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to nalley kia dealer, (7849 mall pkwy, lithonia, GA 30038, (678) 374-3820) and was diagnosed but did not informed the contact what causes the failure only what needed to be serviced, the oil filter, engine air filter, ac refresher, transmission service. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the engine had low compression and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN and did not offer further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Aw.
Oil is disappearing no leaks!! when driving the car gets a vibration then you better check the oil . Everytime at least once a week we are adding at lleadt 3 or 4 quarts of oil. Seems to be several complaints on here same problem with kia. This car is no longer safe for us to drive have an appt next week hope we get results.
The engine started consuming large amount of oil 10 months ago when it was about 170,000 miles in it. That is, the oil goes below the low mark when the car is driven about 800 miles after the oil change, and keeps going down to the empty level when the car is driven about 1,200 miles. I also hear of rattling-like sound when accelerating. I have to check and add oil every 500 miles. I was recently told that this issue may lead to the fire on the engine and noticed that kia recalled regarding this similar issue for many other cars. I didn't see any signs of leaking when I checked several times the floor in a spot where I parked. I'm not sure if this was related, but the engine died, about 4- months before I noticed that the engine started consuming oil, when I drove up hill. The car was towed in to a kia dealership in that area, and what a technician said is that there was a problem with fuel line or pump. They charged $700 for this job.
My 2011 kia Optima is consuming large quantities of oil. I have received 10 oil changes since February 2018 (oct as of today) after my car's oil light would blink every 1000 miles when driving. The dealer said their was no visible leak and performed a consumption test which showed my car was consuming oil at an alarming rate. This issue has been identified as a know problem with Kia Motors and has yet to addressed.
In March 2016, our kia Optima seized on the onramp to the I-10 speed going at 45 mph without any warning. When it stalled the car in back of us nearly hit us. There was no warning the engine was failing as in signs or warning light. After getting towed to the mechanic, the inspection found that only 1 cup of oil was found in the engine. The engine had no signs of engine problems or oil leak. Maint. Per owner's manual was done since I bought the car brand new in 2011. We were very lucky no one was hurt seriously and was grateful that we were able to move to the shoulder with no power. Kia did not assist in anyway as goodwill due to fact we were just outside of the warranty. Please investigate this safety issue with kia engines.