general problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima - part 2

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima ex. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle was heisted. The vehicle lost power and was slow to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 88,800. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine).

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, stalled, and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,450. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Component has failed. Car is not drivable and there is no remedy for the recall.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, she noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the taillights remained illuminated while the vehicle was turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The engine quit while on the highway to my home. I was doing the speed limit of 75 mph when I heard a noise and the car started losing speed. I could barely pull to the shoulder of the road. There was a lot of traffic and thought I was going to be hit before getting pulled over. I then noticed the engine light was flashing. I have had no trouble until yesterday, Nov. 26, 2023. I had taken my car to the dealership for recall #sc147. Whether it had been taken care of I was not told. I also was not told the engine could be replaced at their expense. The repair date was 11/22/2017.

On September 27, 2023 I was driving home at 50 mph on 41st & lynn lane in tulsa, broken arrow, ok. The car just shut down right before I had to stop at a stop sign. Not being mechanical minded the only thing I could think of was to call a towing company (aaa). I was informed to also call 911 to have a police officer come and block traffic to keep me from getting hit. It was towed to the only garage there is close to my house as the ferguson dealership couldn't take it at the time. It was at a place called the garage. They at the time told me they thought it was the fuel pump and replaced it. The work was done on October 2, 2023. On November 26, 2023 I was driving home on the cimarron turnpike when the car just lost power. I pulled over as best I could and did after a bit get it to start again. I called my brother to see if he would follow me home as the car jerked and would only do 60 mph. I put on my flashers and my brother did follow me home. I have researched the trouble and saw a recall #147 (kia's # I believe. It is a recall for the engine and something to do with the ksds. Kia dealership ( ferguson kia) again couldn't take the car so I took it to the garage again and received a call from the tech that I need another motor. I am calling kia corp to see if they will replace it.

I was driving down the highway on my way to work and all of a sudden I lost power. The car was still on but it wouldn't go very fast and started smoking. Then a knocking noise started. I had to get it towed home. Car is not running. Kia refuses to take responsibility even though there is a known issue with this vehicle.

I always smell like something burning and melting at the engine and the engine light sign appears and the maintenance light also.

A piece of carbon build up was caught on the exhaust valve not allowing it to close and causing no compression. The carbon build up is known in every kia engine as everyone knows they came out the factory with defects. With the exhaust valve burnt it scored the cylinder and none of it is covered under the extended warranty and I have seen many people with the same problem and all the dealership does is grind off the burnt oil on the exhaust valve and return it to the costumer while it is a ticking bomb. It is known to the dealership that this is a defect in the engine and which they told me on the phone while all calls are recorded. There was no sign that this was going to happened to the car. I was driving and the next second the car is shaking violently with the engine light on.

When driving the vehicle the engine light is on & under the hood is smoking . It smells like burnt rubber or just burning something. This started happening right after the engine light came on. It’s not safe to drive my vehicle at this point.

The contact's wife owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered, and there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed. The dealer informed the contact that the engine replacement could not be covered under warranty due to the vehicle mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the brake lights continuously remained illuminated. The taillight bulbs blew out on several occasions. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there were several unknown warning lights flashing. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that his granddaughter was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated that he had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact stated that the vehicle had not been diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima lx. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power before stalling. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined the engine had seized, requiring a replacement; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 143,000.

The engine is knocking and stalling out. Lawrence kia has had my car for three weeks, and nothing has been done. After investigating the issue, the failure is related to NHTSA campaign number 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall is to replace engines. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 104,000.

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. I recently have actually found out about the recall concerning my engine. Manufacture sc148. Nhtsa recall 17v224m I called a dealership. When I asked them about the recalls this one was not mentioned. I wanted to ensure I was reading that properly. Can you explain what that means as far as the engine.

When attempting to acceleate rapidly, as if passing someone, the car will decelerate and eventually die, leaving you stranded on side of road or in the highway.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph the vehicle suddenly slowed down and not pass 20 mph. No warning lights were illuminated on the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle began to overheat. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The was towed to an independent mechanic where it was said the engine need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

I tried to speak with kia about a recall the engine on my making model I remember seeing it on your guises website this issue was never fixed and I’m currently having issues with my engine and they’re refusing to replace it. I’m trying to avoid a lawsuit and a serious accident because of the way my car is acting up. It is accumulating me a check engine, light, as well as a oil light I’ve brought the car in many times to vanguard kia and they could not figure out what was wrong with the car , and holding it for week the two times I brought it in and it seems as if you’re continuing to drive it is creating more issues because I had to pay $1300 out of my own pocket because my engine started overheating because it has a problem that kia could not find but is showing signs of the recall that was on this year make and model , VIN and everything the car currently will jerk whenever I’m going let’s say this speed limit 60 it will downshift all the way to 30 now this can cause a horrible, horrible accident.

My car keeps slowing down while driving. The breaks are squeaking and rubbing and making a loud sound. The lights keeping coming up on the dash board.

After careful inspection by certified auto mechanics at the service shop, "american muscle" it has been determined that my kia Optima 2012 2. 0l turbo has metal shavings in it from prematurely-worn bearings. While driving, my car suddenly went into limp mode from a knock sensor alarm while on the freeway. I took it to a professional repair shop, and they looked in the oil pan and found metal shavings from the bearings, both gold in color and silver in color. There was no engine light on prior to this event. It happened suddenly under normal, safe operation. It seems very similar to engine recalls of the same year and model due to metal shavings that resulted from engine manufacturing process causing premature wear of bearings. I have photos and video of the vehicle, the engine and oil pan with metal shavings present. The vehicle shows 100,667 miles at the time of the vehicle inspection.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 80 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was placed in neutral (n) and steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehcile was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

It has started burning oil, we have to continually check it. There are no leaks but oil burns too fast, we check it almost daily.

My engine has blown. No check engine light warning was given. Now the dealer says they will not replace the engine and it will cost me 10,000 for the repair.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact's grandson was driving the vehicle at approximately 35 mph, when the vehicle had begun to hesitate and stalled in the middle of the road. The grandson was able to restart the vehicle, however it had taken many attempts and the vehicle was idling roughly. The contact stated that the near stall failure had occurred several more time, and that during a recent near stall incident the "check engine light" was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had been placed on a small hand-held diagnostic tool by the contact's son in-law who drew a p1326 code from the engine. The vehicle had not been repaired. Based on the code the son in-law researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,210.

My engine went out on my 2012 kia Optima hybrid in 2022. I was not aware of a recall on the engines. We paid for repair. Can we get reimbursed? also we are now having issues with the braking system and the abs light is coming on. I see that there is a recall on this. Can this get repaired? I uploaded receipt well bank statement showing purchase from martin imports in the amount of $1391. And we were charged $700 to put motor in.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph the check engine warning illuminated and the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact stated that the engine was still running but was slowing down dramatically. The contact was able to pull off of the highway into a rest area, the engine had begun to shake the vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle off and noticed gray smoke issuing from under the hood on the driver's side near the windshield. The contact stated that he opened the hood and had checked his fluid levels, oil and coolant were at normal levels. The contact restarted the vehicle which started to shake, and when placed into drive (d) and the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle shook and would barely move forward. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the there was a p0303, and p0404 that there were misfires detected in all cylinders. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who declined to replace the engine. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that he had five recalls associated to the VIN. The contact researched online and found out that he had three recalls associated to his VIN and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

My vehicle has not repaired. I have not been in an accident. However there are two open safety recalls for my car and I am terrified that myself or someone else is going to be injured or even killed due to this problem has yet to be resolved. The first recall for my car is the headliner plates. I took my car into my local dealership (stokes kia of goose creek) and they told me it would take 10 business days before they could inspect my car and determine what the problem is (it’s a recall so I don’t understand why they would have to identify a problem that was clear in recall letter). However, I asked if they would repair my car within that 10 day period if they “identified” the problem. They told me it could take an additional 10 business days or longer for the repair (for them to get around to fix it because they were extremely backed up). I asked if I would be provided a loaner vehicle or rental and they told me no. They instructed to try the other kia dealership which is much further away from me. I ended up trying the other kia dealership. However, they told me they would not provide a loaner car but they did schedule an appointment for my repair. They told me it should not take long for the repair but they could have my car for about 3 days until they can get around to fixing it. I went along because I wanted the issue fixed so I prepared to make arrangements for the possibility that I wouldn’t have a car for 3 days. However, like the day or so before my appointment kia country called me saying that the parts for the repair were on a national back order and that I would be notified when they are available. I have yet to notified. Now there is another serious recall that there is no remedy for. I am extremely uncomfortable with my car with these recalls that can’t be fixed. This is not my fault so I shouldn’t have to suffer or be without a car due to these problems. I want to know what other options do I have?.

Oil leaking out top of engine causing it to smoke could cause a fire.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima . The contact stated that while driving up an incline, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle. The vehicle was burning an excessive amount of oil. The engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed her the knock sensor was the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

New engine installed in 2018. New turbo installed in 2020. Started to loose oil daily. Checked it daily to add oil. The week before engine failure it had no power. Took to a mechanic who replaced the air filter and the sparkplugs. The next day, 10 miles form my house the oil light came on and then the engine light came on and died. I pulled over to the side of the highway. Diagnosis: needs new engine and turbo.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle had stalled, the power steering and power brake assist had also failed. The contact stated that the check engine, check oil and battery warnings were illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped and had the vehicle towed to his residence. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the contact pressed on the horn, and the horn failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion upon starting the vehicle and attempting to adjust the driver’s side mirror, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the side-view mirror motor. The contact stated that several days later the abnormal clicking sound ceased and the driver’s side mirror failed to function as intended. On a separate occasion, the passenger’s side mirror motor was making an abnormal clicking sound. Several days later the clicking sound ceased and the passenger’s side mirror failed to function as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to close the sunroof, the motor failed to function as intended and the sunroof was half closed. The contact had to place a tarp over the sunroof to protect inside the vehicle from the elements. No warning lights were illuminated. Recently the vehicle received maintenance and there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown part had failed in the engine. The contact was unsure what part of the engine had been replaced. The failure recurred, and the contact had safety concerns about the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.