12 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2015 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2015 Optima.
In the month of September, I took my kia to the dealership because of a stall out and turned out my vehicle needed a new engine. I picked up the vehicle a week later after the work was completed. Well a month later, on my way home from work, I was driving in a residential area and I'm heard a pop under the hood and saw smoke. A min later my car was up in flames. None of my warning lights came on to let me know that the car had a safety issue. My warning lights didn't come on until the engine was on fire. The car is totaled and undrivable.
About a week ago I was stopped at a stop sign and when I went to accelerate the car stalled for around 5-6 seconds then drove fine. Ever since then it will randomly feel like it hesitates while in motion driving between 45-65 mph.
Vehicle stalled on the highway and locked the steering capability.
Vehicle was in motion on a busy highway when this happened. I would hit the gas and the car would try to stall, it did stall on several occasions. The car would jerk and the engine would start knocking.
Driving the car, car just stalled out while driving in traffic. I was literally stalled on a busy road during morning rush hour. Had car towed to the local aaa repair center and they said there was no oil in the engine although I get regular oil changes. The car was working fine, no engine or oil lights to alert that the oil pressure was low.
Tl-the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact turned on the flashers. The contact called road side assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer lou fusz kia, 1025 n lindbugh blvd, st louis, mo 631323132, they determined that the alternator failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the battery had to be changed in two occasions by an unknown independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Bp. .
Vehicle smoking from exhaust and stalling, (26,630 miles ) taken to dealer ( rusty wallace kia ) on 05/15/18. Cleaned oil from intake. Vehicle smoking and stalling,taken back to dealer on 05/28/18. Vehicle was at dealer for 30 days. Dealer says no problems found. Vehicle still smoking and now very low on oil,vehicle taken to dealer on 11/12/18.
Tl-the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the shoulder. No warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An unknown independent mechanic determined that the engine seized and needed a replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,500. Bp.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the power steering malfunctioned. Lou fusz kia (1025 n lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63132, (314) 595-4900) stated that they could not find any failures with the vehicle. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall; however, the manufacturer found no record of a previous recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Car appeared to stall while on highway. Safely pulled over and was able to restart. Local shop said they could not find anything wrong. Next day a very loud kocking started, took it to the dealership who informed me of the engine recall. While my year was not in the recall they would be replacing the engine once I provide receipts showing my oil changes done outside of their location.
Your sitting at a red light or driving down the road, and the car just stalls/turns off without any warning what so ever. This actually just started today. After looking it up, it seems to be happening quite a bit & nothing is being done by kia. This is ridiculous, not to mention scary! it's an accident waiting to happen!.
The Optima has stalled multiple times while driving on both the highway and city streets. When the car stalls everything shuts off completely and it's is extremely difficult to steer. My 2 year old daughter has been in the car during rush hour traffic a couple times while this has happened. I have called both kia corporate and the kia dealership where the was purchased and they can't figure out why the car is stalling. After 3-5 weeks of going back and forth with the kia corporate and the dealership they have finally told me there is nothing they can do.