Engine Cooling System Problems of Kia Motor Optima - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware an excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taking to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was being serviced. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,850.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle loss engine functionality. The contact pulled over however, the vehicle was not able to be restarted. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2010 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 1 mph, the vehicle started overheating then there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. Upon investigation, it was found that the radiator had a hole on the right side. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer and was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40mph the contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartment. The fire marshals were called and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA recall number17v224 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000. Dl.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated while her son was driving 60 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The driver pulled over and parked on the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

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Tl- the contact owned a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated that she lost consciousness while driving at 65 mph which resulted in her vehicle rolling off the road and into an embankment and landed into a tree. The air bags did deploy upon impact. The contact had to be cut out of the vehicle through the driver side door and was immediately rushed to the hospital via ambulance. The contact sustained injuries to her back and chest; as well as lacerations to her right lower arm and lower abdominal area. The contact was uncertain if a police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled at the scene and was uncertain of its current whereabout. The manufacturer nor the dealer had yet to be made aware of the failure. Prior to the failure, the contact had received avnotice for NHTSA campaign number:17v224000(engine and engine cooling); however, she had not receive a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v519000(service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Jo.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, when the vehicle seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic and was informed the engine was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 116,000. Dp.

The contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 65 mph, the engine ceased without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed his son that the engine threw a rod and needed to be replaced. The contact's wife sent an email to the manufacturer and was informed to have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact's wife spoke with two unknown dealers who offered no assistance and provided her with the same information as the manufacturer. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact called in back on 05/18/20 for an issue with his engine. The engine seized while he was driving at 25 mph. This issue was exactly like the NHTSA recall # 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) . The vehicle was towed to an independnent mechanic who diagnosed the engine bearings had worn down causing metal shavings to get into the engine. The engine as a result needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer sons kia 100 sons dr, mcdonough, GA 30253 (678) 619-1393. They diagnosed the issue as being the same and gave a repair quote. The manufactuerer stated there was no recall so they would not assist with the repair costs. The vehicle remains unrepaired at the dealer. The failure mileage was 70,000. Tf.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, when the vehicle seized on it's own. The contact stated multiple warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to his residence. The contact stated an independent mechanic arrived to his residence and informed him the engine was needing replaced. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Dp.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator without warning. As the contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road to call for assistance, he saw smoke and fire coming from underneath the engine of the vehicle. The fire had engulfed the vehicle and a majority of the vehicle was destroyed by the time police and fire arrived. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the vehicle had remained. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and was informed that an investigator would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the fire. The vehicle was placed under recall NHTSA recall number17v224 (engine and engine cooling) which had not been repaired. The contact also linked NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000(fuel system, gasoline, engine) with his failure. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was 81,549. Jo.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle sezed without warning. When the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle, it failed to return to normal. The vehicle was towed to a family member's house. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle seized and multiple warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the instrument panel was illuminated, but the ignition would not start. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and then to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic came to the contact's residence, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,404.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the ignition failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called jeff wyler fairfield Cadillac kia Nissan (located at 5815 dixie hwy, fairfield, OH 45014, (513) 682-2500) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,871.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). Bev smith kia (5655 us-1, fort pierce, FL 34982, (772) 465-8589) was contacted and stated that the failure may be due to a main fuse under the vehicle that blew out. South dade kia of miami (17120 s dixie hwy, miami, FL 33157, (786) 673-8136) and kia atlanta south (7310 jonesboro rd, morrow, GA 30260, (770) 968-3400) were contacted and stated that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle began to hesitated and seized on the left turning lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to residence. The vehicle was towed on independent mechanic, where she was informed the engine was seized. The vehicle was towed to local dealer kia of carson located at 22020 recreation rd, carson, CA 90745, (424) 277-0368, where it's being diagnosed. The vehicle has not been repaired as of yet. The contact stated her vehicle was services under NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) on September 23/2019. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 93,371. Dp.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 55 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle started to decelerate before it began to resume normal driving. The failure continued to persist throughout the duration of the drive. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called valley hi Toyota (14612 valley center dr, victorville, CA 92395, (760) 241-6484), but the dealer had yet to respond despite numerous attempts to have the vehicle serviced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact would have to pay to have his vehicle towed and serviced at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated while her son was driving 55 mph, when the vehicle seized. The contact stated after the failure multiple warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer southside kia located at 9401 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, FL 32225, where it was diagnosed with needing engine to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Dp.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the engine seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to sussman kia (1940 jenkintown rd, jenkintown, PA 19046) where it was diagnosed that the failure occurred due to lack of maintenance (oil changes). The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the dealer informed the contact that the engine was alright in January of 2018. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) at evergreen kia (located at 9205 s western Ave, chicago, IL 60643, (800) 211-3116). The dealer replaced the engine in January of 2019. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact attempted to start the ignition, but was unsuccessful as smoke appeared. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the hood, and saw flames. The contact's husband was able to extinguish the fire. The fire and police departments were not contacted. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine). The vehicle was towed to berwyn kia (located at 7050 ogden Ave, berwyn, IL 60402, (708) 797-0300) where it was diagnosed with needing the starter and starter system replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving at 35 mph the contact stated that the vehicle seized. While the vehicle was loosing power the contact was able to pull over safely. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed and the mechanic stated that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. This safety failure is in relation to NHTSA campaign number: 17v-224000 (engine and engine cooling). In which this vehicle is under this recall. The vehicle is also under recall for NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 ( air bags). Jw.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that there had not been any failures with the vehicle until it was serviced for per NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). Within weeks of the vehicle being serviced, the check engine indicator illuminated, the vehicle was in a limp mode and it failed to operate over 10 mph. The vehicle was towed to shaker's kia (1230 main st, watertown, CT 06795, (860) 417-0900) where it remained for over a month. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle. The contact informed the dealer and manufacturer numerous times that the remedy failed to provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was retrieved by the contact and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer advised disconnecting the battery as a temporary remedy and stated that the throttle body may need to be replaced because the wiring pens were wet. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. Five minutes later, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the starter malfunctioned and the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to another mechanic who replaced the starter, but the vehicle failed to start. The mechanic discovered that the motor was locked up. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving approximately 20 mph, white smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle was taken to stones kia (1222 n woodruff Ave, idaho falls, id 83401, (208) 524-2400) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the engine was rebuilt in 2015. The manufacturer was contacted and declined to have the vehicle diagnosed or repaired due to the engine previously being rebuilt. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph the vehicle completely shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer sons kia 100 sons dr, mcdonough, GA 30253 (678) 619-1393 who stated they tested the vehicle with a recall number: 17v-224000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer said the recall issue did not recur when they tested for it. The manufacturer was not contacted. Failure mileage was 52,500. Tf.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima ex. The contact stated that while reversing at 5 mph, smoke was detected from under the hood. As a result the vehicle caught on fire. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The contact sustained scraps and bruises from escaping the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to jim marsh kia 8555 w centennial pkwy, las vegas, nv 89149 (702) 946-1000 but did not provide the contact with information about what caused the fire. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under a NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) at the same dealer before the failure occurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. Dr.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima lx. The contact stated that while driving about 70 mph and attempting to step on the brake to change lanes, the vehicle lost power. There was no warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side and was towed to the ez car connection llc dealer (502-444-0012, located at 459 versailles rd, frankfort, ky 40601) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was unaware of the NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Fe.

Driving on highway engine cooling system failed, blowing the head gasket, 66,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle engine shot off. In addition various warning indicators and gauges illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to kia of union city located at (4084 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291 (770) 964-4900) but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where a case was file. The failure mileage approximately 97,000. As.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. Within a short period of owning the vehicle, the engine hesitated and suddenly seized while driving 60 mph. The vehicle was unable to be driven safely. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling), although the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The manufacturer had not issued any engine recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision after losing functionality of various electrical systems. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. Prior to the crash, the vehicle was taken to valley hi kia (14673 civic dr, victorville, CA), but the failure was not diagnosed until the second time it was brought in for driving abnormally. The dealer diagnosed that the electronic system, motor mount, and transmission were defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer banned the contact from returning. The contact took the vehicle to kia of orange (210 w katella Ave, orange, CA) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the contact did not receive a recall notice. The recall was remedied, but no other repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered lower back, hip, and head injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The contact also noticed black smoke and various electrical functions operated independently. Also, the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated. There was no fire. The vehicle was towed to carmax and then towed to kia southside (9401 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, FL) where it was confirmed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was never notified of the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and asked why a notification was not received. The manufacturer provided case number: 12476138 and informed the contact that NHTSA was supposed to notify the contact of the defects on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. Palm springs kia (located at 68130 kyle rd, cathedral city, CA 92234, (760) 844-7200) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,725.