One problem related to transmission noise 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima sx 4cyl auto. Contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning there a abnormal noise (grinding). The vehicle was taken to the dealer cable dahmer of kansas city 555 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114 (816) 284-7240 where it was visually look at with a stethoscope and traced the sound to the transmission be faulty. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. At this time the vehicle was seen at a independent mechanic who diagnoses the vehicle and determined that the turbo oil feeder line was leaking and fractured and needed to be repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Ck.