Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
2

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2017 kia Optima. The contact stated that after driving, there was an abnormal odor of fuel in the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed  him that a fuel pump assembly and fuel line replacement were needed. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #2

The contact owns a 2017 kia Optima. The contact stated while stationary at a traffic light, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the engine knock sensor needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.


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