Engine Cooling System Problems of Kia Motor Optima - part 2

The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. After the vehicle was parked, the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the electrical system failed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 48,700.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of engine power. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle. During each attempt, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to car lock kia (located at 4301 greensboro Ave, tuscaloosa, al) where it was diagnosed that the engine assembly, battery, and starter were defective and needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon doing research, the contact found that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle would surge and then slow down. The failure recurred numerous times without warning. The vehicle was taken to an unknown independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. Received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke to sames kia 6621 san dario Ave, laredo, TX 78041 who stated that they could not immediately service the vehicle as there were many vehicles waiting to be serviced for the same recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Np.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving about 45 mph, the vehicle stopped at the middle of the road. The check-engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. There was no police report. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road. The contact sustained a back and neck pain the did not require medical attention. . The vehicle was damaged and was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted 800-333-4542 and told the contact that the vehicle was in recall. The contact stated that she was unaware of the NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the representative failed to call back as promised. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was about 70,000. Fe.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the Nissan kia dealer (located on 4961 rt 17 m, new hampton, NY 10958) where a noise test was performed. The technician informed the contact that there was no failure and that the vehicle was fine. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,978.

The issue began approximately mid-may �17 while my car was in motion on the highway (55mph speed limit, same speed limit for each time I experienced the issues in this summary). I honked my horn and pressed on my brakes (due to another car making an unsafe lane change into my lane). Simultaneously, as I honked the horn the engine light displayed on then went off immediately after I lifted off of the horn. Additionally, the rpm gauge immediately dropped down to zero, the car drastically slowed down, my a/c stopped working as well as the cooling system for my seats. My car had the ability to still accelerate but, it was extremely slow to pick up speed. Furthermore, every time I had to slow down or come to a complete stop my car was extremely slow to pick up speed. Every symptom lasted until I parked my car that day. I returned to my car hours later and turned it on and it was like the car reset itself. The rpm gauge, acceleration and a/c was back to normal. This issue has occurred multiple times and most recently on 9/28/17. This is a link to a video I found that shows similar issues I have been experiencing (https://youtu. Be/qulsdy-umdk).

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 50 mph, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Tl-contact owns a 2013 kia. . . . . March 31, 2017 NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 bearing wear may result in engine seizure bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. Nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 manufacturer Kia Motors America components engine and engine cooling potential number of units affected 618,160 summary Kia Motor company (kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 sorento and 2011-2013 sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine. Remedy kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc147. Contact advised to contact kia at 800-333-4542.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (moritz kia fort worth, 8501 west fwy, fort worth, TX 76116 (817) 560-6000) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The barnes crossing kia dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated that the manufacturer had not notified him of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) within a reasonable time frame. The dealer (kia country of savannah, 1 park of commerce blvd, savannah, GA 31405, (912) 335-4176) was contacted to schedule a recall repair, but the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the part would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (jts kia, columbia, south carolina) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. While driving various speeds, the temperature gauge moved sporadically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (kings kia 9600 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, OH 45249 (513) 677-6700) where it was diagnosed with a sporadic temperature gauge that needed replacement. The temperature gauge was replaced, but the failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they replaced the thermostat. The contact stated that the issue persisted, but the check engine indicator illuminated and the sporadic temperature gauge continued to fail. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was at the dealer for three weeks. The instrument panel was replaced, but the failure continued. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling), but failed to notify the dealer of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,500.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). After the repair, the contact stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated while driving at highway speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the allentown kia dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a large evap leak. The vehicle was repaired, but the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel cap was not engaging correctly and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and stated that no repair was needed at the time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 12422016. The manufacturer informed the contact to call the dealer and roadside assistance in the event of a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,637.

Travelling at approximately 30 mph (had just turned onto road)when engine seemed to accelerate on its own. Pressed brake pedal (hard) and did not slow car at all. Continued to press brake and also pumped but nothing slowed vehicle. Although saw truck well ahead of me stopped, I could do nothing to stop or even slow down. I wrecked into back of truck stopped ahead of me waiting to turn. Approx 8000. 00 damage to my car mostly due to truck having a sizable trailer hitch on back that busted through a lot of front end plastic, cooling system, etc and buckled hood. No injuries but if would have happened at higher speed it would have been tragic. Officer upon arrival also noticed thatbrakes seemed to fail and noted it on his police report. I have since found internet sources indicating that some 2011 kias had in fact has a tsnb issued for unintentional acceleration problems. I never received such a bulletin and have had numerous services performed at kia dealership. Also, have had brakes checked multiple times at dealer and delaer inspection never indicated any problems. I hav ealso found documentation online that says if you have an unintentional accelleration, pressing the brake hard is the first step to do, but once you let off the brake, you totally lose brake pressure. Who possible would know that ? this accident is totally the result of a system failure of the vehicle and I am asking for assistance in persuing my damages as a result of this failure.

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. Whenever the contact attempted to use the air conditioner he noticed that the vehicle began to run hot without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the radiator and tubing were replaced ; however, 2 weeks after the repair the contact continued to experience the failure. The failure mileage was 89000 and the current mileage was 90000.

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When I first brought the car and drove it, the lights became dim in the inside and the headlights. The radio turned off and on, took it to dealer 4-5 times for problem and they could find nothing wrong. The car doesn't pick up spend when going over hills not even little ones. The gas needle does not read full even when the tank is practically overflowing with gas. Reading a full tank of gas happens every once in a while. Check engine light comes on . Have taken to shop and was told that my spend sensor is going out and that is why the car is going from 1st to 3rd gear and skips 2nd altogether I've only had the car for one year the warrinty is gone and I was never offered the extended warrinty and really didn't think of it since the car was only 4 yr old. Back brakes have also gone out at least I think so they started grinding with no warning 2 days ago I'm going to have them checked this weekend. Air (never used befoe this summer)doesn't get cold like it should. Door lock making a crazy sound on drivers side, believe the motor is going out on power locks they also tend to not want to unlock sometimes. Atenna broke. Air bag light came on and won't turn off. Also how can I find out if any recall items have been fixed on my car or not or if they still need to be replaced.

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From the day I have pulled my car off the lot one year ago I have had nothing but problems. The first problem I encountered was everytime I crank my car my belts let off this squealing noise. At every oil change I have asked them to double check the belts. Upon picking up the car the dealer assured me they have tighten the belts only to have them continue squealing. The other issue I have is the fuel tank. I have always felt I do not get a complete fill up when going to the gas station. I put the nozzle in the tank and click the auto holder to fill up my tank at the point it is ready to shut off gas come spewing out before it shuts off. Then you check the gallons entered and you realize that you could have put at least another gallon in the tank but it won't let you. The last major thing that I had to take my car in for was every time I turned my steering wheel it made a terrible grinding noise. Taking it into the dealer they notified me that my upper control mount bolt had come loose. In addition I would like to mention that the acceleration that the 2005 kia Optima really stinks. It has no acceleration, it bogs down and acts like it wants to shut off. Sometimes I have to turn my air conditioning off just to make it out of an intersection. I am so unhappy with my car it is not funny. The incident date is ongoing, no specific dates.

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Driver noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the pcv pipe needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. While driving 25 mph vehicle stalled. The driver was not able to restart vehicle, and it was towed to a dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cam shaft position sensor needed to be replaced and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.