general problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima - part 2

The contact's son owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the steering wheel while steering the vehicle in either direction without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that if the steering column was not replaced, the power steering would fail to operate as needed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-70 mph, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The brake warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she was able to partially veer to the side of the road as the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated she was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The battery was jumped with some assistance and the vehicle restarted. The contact stated she drove the vehicle to the dealer however, the failure reoccurred as she was pulling into the parking lot. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

The steering is loose while driving. It has a lot of play when turning. We took to the mechanic for an alignment and he said that the steering column was the problem. He did not fix because he told us he believed there was a recall. I checked and there is no recall. However, I have reviewed other complaints and there are several related to this same issue.

2013 kia Optima ex 2. 4l, the problem started at 100,000 miles. The vehicle now has 150,000 miles and the steering has become increasingly more resistant (sticking/glitchy) on turns. Kia corporation is well aware of the problem, due to onboard computer issues.

I have a 2013 kia Optima ex, on the steering wheel, I hear a knocking sound while turning the wheel. I was informed that there was a recall for the rubber coupler replacement. I never received a recall letter from Kia Motors. I am very concerned about driving the vehicle because the sound is getting louder.

While my husband was driving the vehicle the engine shut off and locked up. Luckily he wasnt on a major highway with lots of vehicles. He was on a straight road but had trouble pulling the vehicle off the road because everything was locked up. This is a known recall on kia vehicles and the dealership is denying to fix it. There is an open class action lawsuit against kia for engine failure that we will be signing.

My daughter was driving my 2013 kia Optima on the fn interstate and the car stalled!! I was never notified of any recalls until someone that assisted her told her this! I am during you! she could have been seriously hurt! the engine completely shut off.

Steering has a notchy feel. Binds releases and binds.

Starting making a noise in shut off.

I was going down a road in my town lpga in daytona beach, when all of a sudden I heard this weird sound then my accelerating stopped even though I had my foot on the gas. The car engine would not accelerate even though I had my foot on the gas it finally slowed down where I came to a complete stop got to the side of the road and all of my engine sensor lights came on and my car engine will not roll over or even start my battery just turns on. It's as if it's just stopped working completely no one has given me a answer the tow driver is the one who told me that kia Optimas were having recall issues on they're cars with exact problems like mine. I love my Optima I take really good care of it so it really hurts that there isn't much I can do about my car.

While driving, there was play in the steering wheel causing the steering wheel to feel loose while driving over bumpy roads. There was also a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not responding properly to the movement of the steering wheel. Plastic steering couple needed to be replaced at the cost of the part and 3 labor hours.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and making a right turn, he heard an abnormal popping sound prior to the air bag warning light illuminating. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the horn had popped out of place and was raised inside of the steering wheel which made the horn defective. Despite the failure, the contact drove the vehicle his residence. The contact called south shore kia (1128 sunrise hwy, copiague, NY 11726) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. The VIN was not available.

I was driving down the road doing about 45 when I heard a small pop & all my dash lights came on & I lost everything. Car clicks when trying to restart but does not start. Oil light, battery light, eps light & check engine light stay on now. I was told there is a recall on these cars and would like to get it fixed ASAP as it's my only transportation.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving making a left or right turn, a clicking sound occurred coming from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that when the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, there was a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called herb chambers kia of burlington (93 cambridge st, MA-3a, burlington, MA 01803) and informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired due to the repair and diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

When turning, the wheel clicks and thuds sideways as if loose. The steering coupler seems to be the culprit.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving, there was play in the steering wheel causing the steering wheel to feel loose while driving over bumpy roads. There was also a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not responding properly to the movement of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independnent mechanic who was not able to duplicate the issue without referring the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not covered since there was no recall and the warranty had expired. They also said the issue might be with a coupling pin in the steering system. The dealer kia of huntington (1720 e. Jericho turnpike, huntington station, NY 11743, (631) 546-0200) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Steering wheel clicks constantly when turning any direction.

Tl the contact's girlfriend owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while his girlfriend was driving 25 mph, the steering wheel jerked to the left independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver continued driving to her destination. The vehicle was taken to metro kia of madison (5442 wayne terrace, madison, WI 53718, (608) 443-5700) where it was diagnosed with needing the ecu software updated. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The contact also stated that the engine was replaced in July of 2020. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

I started noticing a sound coming from steering wheel sounds like a clank or clunck when I move steering wheel back and forth moving or not still makes sound when I hit bumps in road it makes sound it doesn't matter if car is on or off moving or still it still does it , it's got worse the noise is louder and happens more times now .

When I'm driving at any speed and on any surface driving over the slightest bump the steering wheel makes a clanking sound also the car is pulling to the right my front tires are wearing out on the upperoutside of the tire the part of tire that touches the road . I have looked on web to see if anyone else has had a issue with this what I found was that it may be the steering coupler. It's getting worse I'm afraid it's not going to turn one of these days because of whats going on.

Steering wheel slips while turning left or right.

The steering is making a vibrating, clicking noise. It does this while driving, turning even if the vehicle is off and stationary.

There is a problem with the steering. Making a clicking when turning the wheel from left to right the wheel feels like it's slipping.

On interstate 675 north-GA car stalled, lost power to the engine, eps light, check engine light, oil light came on on the instrument panel, no power steering. I had to cross two lanes of interstate traffic to try to make it safely to the shoulder. My car wouldn't turn over or start. I let the car sit for an hour and tried again to start it. I received no notice of any recalls from the dealer or the manufacturer. It was a dangerous situation to be in on the interstate or anywhere for that matter.

While driving or at an idling position when the steering wheel is straight and you move it left or right about an inch there is a clicking noise. It also does this while driving at any speed. It's been going on for about 3wks now. I called the recall corporate office and apparently there are no recalls for this however, there are now 120 complaints for this same problem. . . Is something going to be done or are we waiting for an accident to happen??.

While steering the steering wheel make a clicking sound almost like something is broken. This steering issue happens whether stationary or moving. The sound only happens while turning the steering wheel.

Stering wheel feels like is getting stuck when turning left or right. Stering wheel has a sizeable play. It seems that is getting worst both problems.

Back in 2016 the steering recall issue was repaired on my vehicle. In fed 2017 during the 50k mile warranty inspection kia replaced the power steering assembly. About a week ago my steering began to have the same issue, lots of play in the steering wheel, vibrations felt through the pedals into the steering. Kia is now saying it has nothing to do with the recall that it is normal wear and tear. I have never heard of normal wear and tear to a vehicle steering shaft or assembly. While driving the steering is vibrating and does not feel totally connected to the wheels.

My electronic stability control box had to be replaced with only 66,000 miles. The steering became bumpy with noise. It happened when slightly turning the wheel in either direction.

The steering sticks and there is obvious evidence of resistance while driving. I took it to patterson kia in arlington, TX and they performed a software update. This is a mechanical issue and of great safety concerns. This is subsequent to prior recall service performed on the steering.

The ignition switch won't turn, car seems to be on even though lets aren't in ignitiinnswitch, radio comes on but car let stick in on position and won't turn. . Doors won't lock unless key is used.

There is a small rubber-like coupling in the steering mechanism. It failed and produced about a quarter turn of slack in the steering wheel. In reading to online posts it appears that failure is common. The parts technician at the kia dealership didn't need to look up the part number. . . He just reached in a drawer nearby and pulled a new one out. The problem changed from a occasional click to very sloppy steering while driving on a 2 mile stretch of rutted road at approximately 10 mph. . I have attached a picture of the failed part and one of the new part.

My car has been making a very loud clicking sound in the steering. I also have a hard time steering as it pulls and it shakes and will steering. . It very scary and it feels like its going to lock up at times. The car only has 23,000 miles on it. . Garage kept.

Was driving drown the road out of my subdivision. Engine just shut down and wouldn't start. The car was in motion and just shut off. I am blessed that it didn't happen on the highway.