Ten problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Optima.
On Feb. 14,2020 I was driving on the freeway going 65mph when my car stalled luckily I was able to get to the right shoulder of the freeway I try to restart the car nothing happen didnt click over every light was on the dashboard I had it towed to my house and try to start it twice nothing clicked over I thought it was the battery bought a brand new battery $153 and still nothing it no clicking over no nothing I believe my engine failed.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact state that when driving at 65mph the vehicle stalled intermittently and engine light and tire sensor light illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact was able to move onto the road shoulder inspected under the hood and found smoke and within a moment the flames was under the hood and the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that before the engine failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to doug smith kia 495 w main street american fork, ut 84003 phone (801) 692-4390 to have NHTSA campaign number 18v907000 (engine) performed. The contact also stated that a recall for under frame corrosion protection was also performed. The dealer checked engine and was unable to see any problem with the engine and provided a free oil change, and replaced dip stick to the orange color, the calilfornia fire department extinquish the fire. The California state patrol departmen was also present a police report was not filed. The contact suffered smoke inhalation and scrapes from glass. The vehicle was towed to the contact home. The contact also stated that the air conditioning system did not work properly after recall was performed and caused the defrost system failed. The failure mileage was 130,000. Li.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, but it failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. 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 120,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lawrence kia (1225 e 23rd st, lawrence, KS) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
In November 2017 I continuously took my vehicle back and forth to the dealership due to my vehicle not started, and/or needing a jump. Jim marsh kia had me replace my battery after 6 weeks of complaints and complications. Only for a week later to have me and my kids life at risk, heading south bound on I-15 my car flashed a warning sign stating do not start engine hybrid battery undetected and shut off while a semi truck was behind us. By the grace of god I was going down hill so I swerved to the side of the dessert and road to spare our lives. Just to have kia tell me 4-5 different excuses as to why my engine failed.
The contact owned a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 45 mph off of the interstate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over into a parking lot. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact left the vehicle overnight and had it towed to midas (6500 se 14th st, des moines iowa, 50320) the following day where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. Due to the $7,000 repair cost, the contact decided to sell the vehicle due to the value of the vehicle per the mileage and condition. The manufacturer was contacted in July of 2017 after finding out a month earlier that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine), after the vehicle had already been sold. The failure mileage was 124,890. Parts distribution disconnect.
Car just stopeven thed while driving down street in town. Engine light came on as car died, no prior warning. Car had been serviced regularly with no problems detected. Kia technician at dealership stated that engine had seized. Blamed engine problem on improper maintenance even though I had proof of regular on schedule maintenance. Kia refused to honor warranty. When I looked up problem on computer found that there had been several complaints of this same problem and was attributed to faulty engine design causing metal shavings from bearings that clooged oil portscreating sludge and eventually engine failure. Kia representitives stated that they knew nothing of this problem and again denied to honor warranty in negotiations.
While driving approximately 65 mph on a highway, the engine shut down without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road but would not restart. It was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed a catastrophic engine failure. The shop maintained that the engine seized due to apparent improper oil change. The vehicle was purchased less than 30 days prior to the event. The vehicle was subsequently towed to a kia dealership where they, too, were unable to manually turn the engine over. Kia service center removed the valve cover and found heavy sludge built up in engine causing it to fail and lock up. Kia motors of America denied claim due to lack of proper maintenance. However, Hyundai sonata engines were recalled due to metallic debris in engine which restricted oil flow and presented the same manifestations of engine sludge. Kia Optima sedans were built using engines manufactured at the plant cited in the Hyundai recall.
Metal debris in engine oil, scorch engine- same engine problem as parent CO. Hyundai motor recall. On sonata. A 2. 4 liter engine. , manufactured before April 2012. Engine needs to be replaced. Engine failed on freeway during normal use.
2012 kia Optima sx. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle filled with smoke and the dashboard set on fire. The vehicle was a total loss.