Table 1 shows one common lane departure related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor Optima.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Blind Spot Detection problems |
I purchased my 2018 kia Optima directly from the dealership, brand new. I've had the vehicle since then and have followed all of the warranty guidelines and only went to them for oil changes & other maintenance issues. Since February 2023 I've noticed where I've been having oil loss, but no sign of an oil leak. When I first noticed this, I would take a turn and my oil light would come on. I'd check the oil and it'd be low so I would refill my oil. However, this was happening 2 months after my last oil change which wasn't normal. I took the vehicle to kia and they did an "engine consumption test" where I had to drive for 1000 miles with a seal on the drain plug. After the 1000 miles, I came back and I was only 1/2 quart low. According to kia it didn't meet the guidelines for engine replacement so they topped off my oil and I left. About 2 weeks after, my oil light came back on. I went back to kia and spoke with the shop manager who stated I was 3 1/2 quarts low! he added oil to my engine and we did another round of the consumption test. When I came back in after that, I was 2 quarts low so that meant I qualified for a "consumption cleaning". They kept my vehicle overnight & I had to drive another 1000 miles. When I came in after my 1000 miles again I was only 1/2 quart low and therefore kia said there wasn't an issue. I've reached out to multiple auto repair shops who state it is a kia problem, that the engine is using it and processing it out of the exhaust. I don't know what else I have to do in order for kia to honor the 20 year, 200k warranty. I have all documentation for all of my oil changes and from the consumption tests also.
Ecm telling fuel pump to put too much gas, causing exhaust into cabin, unnoticed while in car, but hair and cloth reak of exhaust and getting headaches. Reduced mileage by 20+mpg from 30+ to 11mpg. Bsd- no lights or codes thrown by 3rd party, but dealer said there was a code on the bsd. Bsd was not working and no codes appeared. No lights or codes for fuel issue or bsd, but dealer said there is a recall that I cannot find for fuel and said there was a code for bsd, but it didn’t pop up on my husband’s code reader previously.
Engine overhead and stopped working in addition to it consuming massive amounts of oil without physically putting oil in. I've went to 2 dealerships who refuse to provide me with a new engine even though I'm covered under the engine extension warranty due to me having the knock sensor update done. I am now involving my attorney and will go to the news channels to inform how kia manufacturer has become a disgrace with not providing quality engines in their vehicles and don't want to be responsible for it. There's already a settlement going on for kia Optimas and other cars they've made because of faulty engines. They can better believe I'm coming for them next with a lawsuit.