Four problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2014 Optima.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds white smoke was present coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer peak kia north(1111 s. Gate dr. Windsor CO) who flushed the engine but the failure remained. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced but no service codes were present and the manufacturer had denied the request to replace the engine. The failure mileage was 49,000. Jft.
Bought car brand new at 30k miles whiite smoke starting coming out the exhaust. Took it to kia dealership and they told me I had to furnish all my oil change receipts bc there was sludge in my oil. They told me I needed a new motor, a brand new car?! I would accelerate and the smoke would come out and when I started the car the smoke would come out. Just today my engine light came on and my car started sputtering. I recently went to 2 different kia dealerships and not one sales rep mentioned the recall, nor the other 2 that were related to this vehicle.
At a stop light when I went to accelerate car had a hesitation and smoke came out the exhaust pipe. No engine, or oil light came on. The car drove and ran as it always has. Got home call kia of dayton for an appointment. Took car in, couple days later I was called and told I had sludge built up and needed a new engine and they will submit it to kia for approval. Kia denied repairs. I looked up online and read several complaints with the same exact problem with same year and around same mileage. I even seen where a class action suit was filed over it. Kia is aware of the issue but wont recall nor fix it.
The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. While driving 40 mph, the engine oil warning light illuminated and black smoke emitted from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed that the engine oil needed to be replenished. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,550.