Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

My engine failed. Dick withams here in waterloo, IA was paid by kia to replace engine for free due to my warranty. Dick withams rushed the process and allowed me back on the road with no coolant plug( which was detected immediately) I returned the car and dick withams attached a plug so my coolant wouldn't spill over on the ground. Every time I pressed my brakes there was a horrible sound like my drive axial was not put together when putting the engine back. Kia is allowing mechanics to fix these recalls of major safety issues for myself and my family. I then returned vehicle to cedar falls, IA dick withams to fix issue Friday morning. They have yet to communicate anything with me. Now I'm just without a vehicle even though it's covered under warranty. It should be against the law for the car dealership to return a recalled engine without driving the car to see if they rushed the service and failed to put vehicle back together correctly.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a loud noise came from the engine compartment as the vehicle started to smoke. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to garden grove kia (13731 harbor blvd, garden grove, CA 92843) where it was diagnosed with the engine failing. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The contact is relating this issue to nhsta campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but informed the contact that vehicle had to many miles. The failure mileage was approximately 290,00. Rd.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the vehicle began to hesitate and the he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact he was able to park on the side of the road and notice smoke exit the hood. The contact stated a police officer was nearby and parked behind his vehicle. The contact stated the fire extinguished on it's own before the fire department arrived to the location. A police and fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer northtown kia ( 3900 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226: (716) 217-2390) and diagnosed the failure was caused due to a oil leak. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

I was driving 75mph, I was coming up over a hill, and the vehicle cut out, there was a loud noise that came from the engine, and I was told to pull over, the light was flashing hybrid battery low, please check and advise. I tried to start the car but it wouldn't come on. Warning light on dash stated to not start the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is only around 110,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when he heard an abnormal noise and parked on the side of the road. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed his residence. The contact called local dealer southwest kia of rockwall located at 1790 I-30 frontage rd, rockwall, TX 75087, (469) 402-2900 and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling),however the VIN was no included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 136,000. Dp.

I got a oil change came home and the next day started my car and the engine has been knocking making a very loud noise.

Driving down interstate at about 60mph . Suddenly engine light flashes. Car immediately makes awful sound and looses power as I'm pulling over to get off road. Had towed in to home. Our neighbor mechanic thinks threw a rod. No warning lights before this happened! loud knocking spud under hood.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph on cruise control, when the vehicle began to decelerate and make an abnormal noise. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and turn off the vehicle. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Dp.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated that the engine seized while pulling into her driveway and was making a clunking abnormal noise which was coming from the engine. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to dch kia of temecula dealer, located at 26799 ynez rd, temecula, CA 92591, (951) 268-9198, where it was diagnosed that the engine had oil sludge that needed serviced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repaired fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Aw.

Tl the contact owned a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. Also, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the hood without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then taken to kia of greenville (2424 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607, (864) 516-2700) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. After the engine was replaced, flames were detected under the hood of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot and declared a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle casuing the vehicle to stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the abnormal noise persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer at(west palm beach kia 735 s military trail, west palm beach, FL 33415 (561) 433-1511) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and the modem needed to be rpelaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud noise under the hood while driving, as if a part had separated from the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle onto the road shoulder, opened the hood, and found that the engine was emitting flames. . The contact was able to locate the part that separated from the engine and extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to stafford kia of fredericksburg (5204 jefferson davis highway, fredericksburg, virginia, 22408, 540-891-7400) where it was diagnosed that the engine caught fire. The part that caused the engine to catch fire was not given to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling), but the contact had not received a recall notification. The approximate failure mileage was 65,046.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate and there was extremely poor visibility. Also, the oil light randomly illuminated several times. The dealer (ossett kia south, 2680 mt moriah rd, memphis, TN 38115, (901) 328-8173) was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The contact replaced the headlight assemblies more than five times, but the visibility was still poor. The contact also noticed an abnormal odor in the vehicle. The dealer indicated that without the check engine indicator illuminated, they would not replace the catalytic converter. The contact stated that the warranty expired without the part being replaced. The fan also failed to function, but the failure was not remedied. The dealer also performed a repair per an unknown recall regarding the steering; however, the remedy failed to provide a solution for the steering coupler and the steering wheel was no longer straight. Also, the sun roof and moon roof glass had a crack going down to the driver's side of the vehicle where it met the windshield. There was also an abnormal noise progressing due to the failures. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the steering failure, headlight failure, and moisture in the rear camera. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the engine indicator kept illuminating and an abnormal noise was heard from the engine compartment. The vehicle stalled. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) although the failures were identical. Months later, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags). The dealer (destination kia, 760 central Ave, albany, NY 12206, (518) 478-8036) stated that the part was not available. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the engine assembly failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

When cranking up car engine makes loud noise, then if driving at a normal speed the car slows down on it own,also the dash board lights goes from bright to dim to almost no dash board lights at all, driving.