Coolant Leaking problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima

One problem related to coolant leaking has been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2013 Optima.

1 Coolant Leaking problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving 10 mph, the oil and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact turned around and drove home. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a pool of oil on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the center tread of the oil filter housing detached and completely leaked out. The oil coolant unit also failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 54,398.




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