Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima

Five problems related to engine oil leaking have 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 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2021

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the oil pan would leak. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lou fusz kia (1025 n lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63132) where it was diagnosed with the oil pan needing to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that they would not repair the recall due to the possibility of not being reimbursed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that they were unable to force the dealer to assist with the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 79,800.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2020

I have a kia 2013 optimum sxl, yesterday Aug 30 my kia out of nowhere check engine light came on then it proceeds to stop on the freeway in traffic!! while I'm going 65 now it won't start at all the check engine light come on but my engine knocks and then cuts off. Yes I did have oil in my car in fact it's on the full line so I don't understand wats going on the engine knocking really hard not leaks on my car at all even when I apply pressure to accelerate it stays on 0 then engine knocks agin and then back off I tried 3 times and had to ende up pushing my car out of traffic.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2020

Was driving and my car turned off on me randomly ? always am consistent with oil changes every 3000 miles and always make sure my take is full with good gas I've also had to replace the gas line once already ,, mechanic said I might have to replace my fuel tank because something with car not getting enough gas or so , I've also see leaks looks like gas.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2016

I purchased this vehicle used in may 2016. I have only had one oil change and the car has 40,000 miles. I was driving the car at 55 mph. The vehicle cut off and I coasted to the edge of the road. Vehicle was towed to kia dealership. They dealership advised that the engine is blown and no oil was inside. No warning lights, no oil leaks but they won't pay.

5 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 09/21/2015

I had my oil change and two days later the oil light came on so I took it back to pit stop 500 and he's said it was low so he check the car said he didn't see any oil leaks if the oil light comes on again take it to kia. When I left there while I was driving I could see white smoke coming out my pipes. I took it to the kia dealership and they said the oil was low put oil in it again and said drive it 500 miles and if the oil light come on bring it back. While driving it home it stalled it wouldn't go over 30 miles and white smoke was coming out the pipes so I made a appointment and took it back now the dealership says it is sludge in the oil. I had did some research and discover ten kia with the same exact problem and six of them are kia Optima.




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