Ten problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises 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.
As I was traveling on the highway, I pulled up to a red light, when the light changed my vehicle would not accelerate and I there was an 18 wheeler coming up behind me with my 80-year-old grandmother in the car. Thank god I was able to get out of the way in time. I just bought this car with low miles and I have oil in it and out of nowhere there's it's loud ticking noise coming from the engine and somehow my oil is back low again. This so totally on kia so many complaints not enough resolution.
Takata recall: the engine on my kia Optima is making a loud knocking and ticking noise. The vehicle also loses slight power when pressing on the gas pedal. I know there has been numerous complaints from kia owners about the engine making the same noise and they had to have their engines replaced. The vehicle makes the noise either moving or standing still.
While driving on the road, the engine started making noise and all of a sudden it stopped. Tried restarting it but it would shut down again with a clunking sound like metal to metal grinding. Had to push the car off the road. Checked the oil and it was at the right level as I had recently changed the oil a few weeks ago. I tried restarting it a couple more times but it just shuts down and the engine really sounded bad with a screeching sound. I had it towed home and currently sitting in my garage for a month now since I don't have any funds to get it fix.
My car mileage is at 65000 I had the car last year March I do regular oil changes a month and half ago I did another oil change and when it was time to get another oil change there is a ticking sound in engine brought it to pep boys and mechanics and they are saying its a oil defect and rod bearing ticking whenever I accelerate car won't move.
I was driving on the street and with no warning my car stalled and shut off. I turned my car back on and it was okay, no lights or noises. The next day I was going to drive my car I heard a tapping noise coming from the right passenger side near the engine, but car still was functional. A few hours later the check engine light came on, the noise is still there.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a clanking sound as the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle stalled and thick, black smoke emerged from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. Kia roadside assistance towed the vehicle to hudson kia (36 water st, jersey city, NJ 07305) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.
While driving home my car completely shut off. No warning lights no nothing. I had a tow company try to jump start the car. Nothing. Had the car towed to a local shop. Checked starter, fine. Mechanic told me my engine was making a loud clanking noise, never heard before. He strongly suggested I do not drive the car. Had all oil changes done at dealership. Warranty expired. No help from dealership or kia. I do not have $5200 to replace an engine. No car for 3 months.
The vehicle was in motion and had an oil change the previous day. The vehicle lost power and an audible clicking or tapping noise came on while driving on the highway. My wife had just enough time to pull off into a local business and parked the car. I took it to kia and they advised there was "sludge" in the engine and we had not been maintaing the vehicle properly. Offered to produce records but they advised they still would not cover it.
As I was driving my 2015 Optima to the store my check engine light came on. The next day I started my car and heard a rattling or ticking sound, this was on labor day, so I turned my car off and called the dealership. Due to holiday the service dept was not open. I called them again on Tuesday sept 6th and was advised they would have it towed. I received a phone call on Tuesday evening stating my motor has sludge and needs to be replaced.
The car has been making a sputtering/ticking noise since purchase. I have had it checked at kia twice and they say no issues found. The noise is definitely not normal, but nobody will do anything about it.