Engine Stall problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima

Driving at approximately 60mph on expressway, gave a little more gas to pass someone and engine stalled while switching lanes at high speed. Informed by kia dealership that there was a failure of the connecting rod bearing/s.

Kia kirby ventura has removed (2) or more active dangerous recalls from VIN# of the vehicle that is unfortunately in my nane. Recall 1, steering wheel mdps unit. I have a letter notification dated April 24 2017 no recall#. Plus recall 18v363000 air bag control unit that should apply but never received recall notice. Recall#17v224 engine stall/freeze issue I have recall notifice plus a notice from the united states district court for the central district of California abt specific recall that does effect car. I made 2 attempts at kia kirby ventura last year, before covid19, to get engine recall fixed car was experiencing symptoms as described almost casued serious accidents on freeway. I was denied by service manager david bodjanac since dealership, during 2nd visit to have engine recall fixed, kia kirby ventura removed recall from VIN# asked me where did I get recall notice from? engine issue not fixed. Fast forward to today, thurs 10/15/20 early evening im coming up to corner engine stalled twice as I was slowing down approching, turning. Luckily I was driving at slower rate of speed. Coming out of turn car ultimatly made into my parking lot w/out crashing luckily no one was out walking. Engine car froze. Luckily in front of parking space, managed to force car in parking spot. Now disputing w/kia kirby ventura, sm david bodjanac, who denied engine recall or any recall. Kia kirby ventura service w/undoubtedly tell me issue w/car has nothing to do w/any recalls. Had I been on fwy which I drive on 2, 3 times a day or been driving at higher rate of speed on street as I was I would have been killed. Kirby kia ventura said they w/give 0 for car not running due to recall but still in good condition fully loaded. If car running they mite give me $5500-$6000max. . Per kb not running cars value $6923- $8852 in fair condition /mechanical issues & $7851-$9790 in good condition.

Kia Optima on 2. 4l engine is the same Hyundai have issues, those cars are all the same, the hybrid battery have both names, my engine is knocking and my car has no recalls on engine, but my friend have a Hyundai that he have full replacement, I replace the hybrid big battery to keep my car and after couple weeks, my engine knocking, the car is super clean and used engine cost almost 3k installed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that whiled driving approximately 65 mph the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. While at a stop light the engine suddenly stalled. The engine was restarted and moments later smoke and flames was present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle the fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Jft.

This concerns kia recall sc147. I have a 2013 kia Optima ex that I purchased used with 98,000 miles on it in February 2019. The car drove perfect without any problems. I recently had the oil changed in June. A couple of weeks later the motor started knocking slightly for no reason after a recent trip to memphis, tennessee. The engine stalled in traffic so I put it in neutral and I was able to crank it back up. The next morning it was really knocking loudly so I took it to a mechanic who stated the engine was trying to throw a rod.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving 10 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the kia dealer (fred anderson kia of raleigh; 9209 glenwood Ave, raleigh, nc 27617; (919) 785-4500) where it was diagnosed that the battery, the fuel kit, and the filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another kia dealer (chris leith pre-owned superstore; 11000 capital blvd, wake forest, nc 27587; (888) 482-1325) where it was diagnosed that the control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was still with the kia dealer. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-333-4542 and stated that they would get back within 2 or 3 business days. The contact stated that the manufacturer did not call back. The contact also stated that they were not willing to provide a loaner vehicle. Case number: 12360215 was provided. The failure mileage was 80,000.