Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

Car check engine light came on while driving, car started making loud noise and smoke starts coming out of the engine. Parked car and had car towed to dealer. Dealer states engine internal failure and engine needs to be replaced. This is a car thats only serviced at dealership. Last 360 point inspection was November 2019. Last delearship visit may 2020. Recall states 2-liter and 2. 4 liter four cylinder engines. Kia states itsfor gdi not mpi. Your report did not specify. Please assist. Thank you.

While driving my car for about 5 mins going about 40 miles I heard a loud noise and it wouldn't stop. Turned car around drove back home and come to find out I had total engine failure. There was no signs nothing to indicate something was wrong. About 3 years ago my turbo went out too. My husband does our oil changes so when I took it to kia dealership they wanted to see receipts which we do t have so my turbo replacement was not covered. Spent about $4000 to replace. I'm so done with this car! I just finished paying for it last year 2018 and now this.

Tl- the contact owns 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact stated that they noticed the vehicle had no engine oil. The engine oil indicator illuminated. Prior to this incident the vehicle was taken to kia of south austin located 5306 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, TX where it passed an initial engine inspection under NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000(engine and engine cooling). The kia of south austin located 5306 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, TX where the engine consumption issue was confirmed however oil was just added to the vehicle and told the contact that a further evaluations would have to be performed which required them to continue to operate the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however the contact was informed that they should follow the dealers testing procedures. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. The VIN was not provided. Kh.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving 55 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine and the engine seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

2011 kia Optima recently went dead. While driving roughly 35 mph, the engine seized up with no warnings; no loud noises, no pops. 99k miles on the car at the time of engine failure. Had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Service department then notified me that the engines had been recalled, April 2017. First, the dealership would conduct an inspection, required before securing eligibility for the recall. So I am patiently waiting to hear back from the dealership. I have no vehicle to commute to work. My insurance coverage does not afford rental vehicles in the events of mechanical failures.

I was driving and my car stalled and would nogo when I pressed the gas it started making loud noises and smoked car cut off would not crank shop says engine failure bearings and rods.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the engine emitted a loud noise while driving 50 mph. Within moments, all the instrumental panel indicators illuminated and the engine stalled. The contact was able to coast onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine rod failed. The manufacturer advised that the warranty for the engine rod replacement had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 121,000.

2 issues with 2011 kia Optima @ 101,987 miles. Quick burning of oil (causing oil to burn up and having car owner deal with topping off oil levels) and gradual "ticking" sound from engine that results in engine shutdown as car is in motion prob #1: my kia burning thru oil at high temp-I performed each and every oil change paying over $70 for top quality oil. Issue with oil gradually became worse. I had to buy my oil in between changes to keep adding oil to engine, made mistake in blaming oil change companies, wasted time and money in having oil changed sooner then 3,000 miles. Oil can henry stated that they believed kia engine ran on high temp which was burning oil 2x faster then any car. Problem #2: "ticking" sound from engine, that gradually for louder, finally caused engine to shut down (characteristics are deceiving car owner assumes battery issues/ kia mechanics blame bad battery) this is not the case! I have aaa witness my car issues, and car still had issues after new battery was installed, which kia mechanics still blamed battery. Car shutdown is not battery since all inside lights, radio etc still function and when car died during driving it still allowed me to "coast" home at 3 mph. The day my car died, there was already a new battery in car. I came out to leave for doc appointment, car lights came on/radio on but engine barely start, if it did start car engine died, it was as if engine barely started and couldn't maintain itself. I missed a urgent appointment(iam disabled). Called aaa, they confirmed battery at 100%. We tried everything possible, aaa guys said horrible noise from engine, after 20 tries I was barely able to revive it enough to test drive. Drove around my block down the street and after 10 min car died, but not completely. Although I couldn't accelerate, car "drifted" at 2-3 mph. I turned on er lights, coasted home in 1 hour.

I was driving along on the main highway and it started making a loud noise then the car just died and when it did it made a loud pop and wouldn't start.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While exiting the highway at an unknown speed, an abnormal sound emitted from the engine without warning. The contact mentioned that the sound became louder while accelerating. The vehicle was shut off, but failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine assembly may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was traded in due to the failure and the contact no longer owned the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving approximately 60 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from under the hood of the vehicle and the check engine oil warning light flickered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the connecting rod failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

While at a red light my car stalled without warning. Once off major street we thought it was the battery and after charging for a bit the car did start but made a horrible sound. Had it towed to dealership and they said there was no oil in engine and was due to faulty maintenance which is untrue. My last oil change was 2/2/15 and was due again 4/11/15. My car never gave a check engine or check oil light, I had no oil spills in my garage or where I park at work. There was no signs of trouble. When I asked what caused this to by all standards a new car all they want to say is that is faulty maintenance because kia didn't do the work. My car went from functioning perfectly well to needing a new engine to the tune of kia's price of $6400. 00 they will not honor warranty unless I can produce receipts dating back three years. My car needs a new engine at 63,400 miles? really. . .