One problem related to vehicle shudder has been reported for the 2018 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2018 Optima.
When driving this vehicle rattles and shakes it has a burning smell/gas smell. It cuts off while driving. Looses oil. Oil at low level before due. This make and model is no longer being manufactured. It has a known history of engine problems. Why were consumers allowed to buy this car. Problems are active and ongoing. Started about a year or close to a year after purchase. It is a lemon . The dealer wants to diagnose the engine, but they already know the engine is no good.
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems |