Engine Knocking Noise Problems of Kia Motor Optima - part 1

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the oil warning light illuminated. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) for which the VIN was included. The vehicle was taken to dean mccrary kia of hattiesburg (603 broadway dr, hattiesburg, ms 39401) however, the dealer refused to service the recall due to the ecu not being updated. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,744.

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The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance, however, shortly after retrieving the vehicle, she started to hear a knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated there was no oil in the engine when she inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer and was serviced under an unknown engine recall. The contact was informed that the engine was replaced. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated 3 weeks after the recall repair. There was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,466.

I was driving home from work and I noticed my vehicle having a hard time picking up speed and soon after it was a noticeable knocking noise coming from the engine. The rpm and dashboard gauges were very sporadic. I parked the car and popped the hood to find that there was somehow absolutely no oil, but no current sign of leaking from underneath. The car continues to knock when I start it up and am afraid of it overheating and it is currently parked. It smells definitely like burntness and when shifting into d3 and d it seems to be the most apparent that the engine could be having touble. Speeds and rpm gauge are most sporadic at high speeds and the exhaust pipe seems to have residue of some sort that isn't normal.

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My car started making a slight knocking sound on the morning of 1/21/21 on kemp blvd which is just a city street and within less than a mile, it stopped running and had me on the side of the road for about 15 minutes. I was only about 2 streets from my house, I got it to start and got it back home but then immediately turned it off and it has been parked there since. I had a mechanic look at it and was notified that it was failure of the rod bearing and that I would need a new engine.

Did an oil change and after that engine light came on and ever since I've been hearing a knocking noise.

Car started vibrating and making a knocking noise coming from the engine while beginning drive on the highway. The knocking got worse and the engine stalled shortly afterwards. Pulled over on highway shoulder and smelled burnt oil after car stopped. Checked oil levels and temperature were within acceptable ranges. Engine appeared to be siezed after attempting to turn on the vehicle again. Car had to be towed away from highway.

Engine is making knocking sound.

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At first it started with my engine oil burning quick, and having to do an oil change every 15 days. Now it started doing the engine knocking noise when I drove it 20 miles away from my house in the middle of a busy city street. It had to be towed to my house and I am unable to drive it now. I haven't drove it since the beginning of December because I'm still waiting to go to the dealership for my appointment next week.

There is a loud knocking noise when placed in gear, the knock is not heard while in park. Because no sensor has gone off, the repair tech said there is nothing he can do. I do have a the motor that was recalled, and it was replaced.

I was driving my car on the expressway and all of a sudden it started making a knocking sound. When I was getting off my exist I notice the car was not allowing me to start it up and move. I knew it wasn't my battery because I just got I knew one, but I notice how my engine light would come on. So I was stuck in the middle of the street with no way to move my car out of the intersection. I heard their was a recall on my car so I'm checking to see why I haven't heard any information from kia.

I had been home from work for about an hour, got in my car to go run some errands, started it, and it had a knocking noise coming from the engine. I immediately shut it off and had it towed to the dealership the next day.

Car engine began making increasingly loud noises. Pulled on the side of the road to check it out. Turned off the car then turned it back on and car engine made even louder knocking sounds. Mechanic took a look and said it was a internal engine problem/failure.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 50 mph, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and would not restart. The contact exit the vehicle and saw metal parts and oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence and then to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure that the bearing rod went through the engine. The engine was replaced however, after several thousand miles the failure recurred with the new engine. The contact the called the cable dahmer kia of lee's summit (400 ne colbern rd, lee's summit, mo 64086, (816) 207-6200) and was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer for the engine replacement but was informed that they were unable to replace the engine under the recall because the vehicle was over 150,000 miles. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and the manufacturer agreed that the vehicle was not eligible for the free repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 162,000.

While driving my car at an average speed, the car suddenly started to jerk and would not accelerate, then next thing I know I heard a knocking noise in the engine.

A loud knocking noise in the car 61k miles. . Basically the dealship is saying the car needs a new engine.

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While driving on the turnpike the car completely shut off. Prior to shutting off, the battery, oil and transmission icon appeared on the dashboard. Thankfully I was able to merge over into the side lane safely because the breaks along with the steering suddenly became difficult to control. After placing the car into park and removing the keys from the ignition, I attempted to restart it. It started, so I continued heading home. Approximately driving another 12 miles, the same thing happened again. The only difference this time was upon restarting it, a weird knocking noise came from underneath the hood, so I shut the car off. I waited about 5 minutes to restart it and it started right up, so I continued heading home. Today, once again while driving, the car shut off. Same knocking, and dashboard lights. After waiting about 5 minutes, I restarted it, only to continuously hear a loud knocking noise and a vibration coming from under the hood. While accelerating, it barely moved and the noises became louder along with the vibration. This time the car was incapable of being driven. I had to get it towed directly to a kia dealership. Good thing my car was still covered with easy care or else I wouldn't have been to get it towed. I don't even know how I am going to be able to afford whatever needs repaired. I did receive a recall notice and will attach it below.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 70 mph, the coolant and engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and from the engine. The smoke extinguished once the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The contact contacted gunther kia 1900 s state rd 7, fort lauderdale, FL 33317 (954) 800-2125 and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in an unknown recall. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to start and was making an abnormal knocking noise. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Ak.

My 2015 kia Optima sxl turbo is making a knocking sound when I hit the gas. It also stalled on me while at a stop light.

My 2015 kia Optima sxl turbo is making a knocking sound when I hit the gas. It also stalled on me while at a stop light. Solonoid also had traces of metal shavings.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact previously received notification NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to bert ogden mission kia (2307 e expressway 83, mission, TX 78572) where they inspected the vehicle and found no fault with the engine. The recall classification was then removed from the vehicle and the vehicle was returned to the contact. Months later, the contact stated that an abnormal knocking sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the knocking grew louder, and the vehicle would stall upon acceleration, without warning. The contact called the same dealer and was informed that they were unable to assist him since the recall was already serviced on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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Engine started making a knocking noise -.

I was on my way home from work when I heard a faint knocking sound coming from the engine. Less than ten minutes later, while going 60 mph on the freeway, I lost all power to the wheels and had to pull over to the shoulder. The engine knock was much louder now and the car wouldn't budge. I'm guessing this is similar to the issues which caused recall sc147, but to my knowledge the hybrid ex doesn't have a gdi engine. With only 113k miles, I'm hoping kia will cover it.

Car was purchased08/2018 and on 3/06/2020 the check engine light came on due to low oil pressure. The car had a routine oil change in 1/31/20. After having the car checked locally it was determined the oil was low due to the camshaft needed to be replaced. Upon further inspection(dougs auto 28387) the technician observed metal shaving which contaminated the remaining oil inside the vehicle. The engine makes a loud knocking noise and the vehicle is practically no longer driveable due yo fear of the engine seizing completely which can result in injury, crash, or death. Kia is aware of the recall however states my vehicle isnt impacted however everything we have experienced is outlined in the recall statement. Kia has declined to help further according to previous complaints filed with the same issues.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving, a knocking noise occurred. The vehicle started to slowdown then stalled. The engine, eps and battery warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pushed over to the side of the road by by standard. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but it failed to start. The vehicle was not take to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000. Aw.

My 2013 kia Optima hybrid began suddenly having a knocking noise in the motor. Had it towed to kia and was told it had the exact same issue that the 2013 Optima were having that were covered by a recall except mine was a hybrid and the recall had not included hybrids.

18v363 17220 it has made a loud clanking/knocking noise. It stalled then completly died once I got off the main highway and wouldnt crank again. It uses an awful lot of oil. Upon first oil change it had shards of metal in it. The place I got the vehicle from says they put new motor in it among other things but I havent seen in change in things other than it doesnt smoke under the hood while idling.

One week after an oil change, I was (30 miles away from home) driving on a highway at a speed of approximately 55mph. I felt a vibration begin. I turned off the heater and turned off the stereo. Immediately I heard a horrific metallic banging noise coming from the engine area. There were no warning lights or cel illuminated. The engine stalled as I was traveling down the highway and I had to try to pull it safely to the edge of the road. I was about 20 feet away from the entrance to a business, so I tried to start the car to get it safely off the roadway. It tried to start, but made an extremely loud "ka-thunk" sound and then started smoking from under the hood. I turned off the flashers, called for a tow truck and a ride home. I had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic near my home and called for a ride for myself. Once I arrived home, I called kia consumer affairs and reported the incident. They provided a case number and stated that I would now need my car to be towed to a kia dealer for diagnosis. The kia dealer does not currently have a loaner vehicles, so I am waiting until Monday to have my car towed in hopes I can acquire a vehicle at that time until they are able to determine if kia is going to replace the engine. In the interim, my independent mechanic did a quick inspection and stated there are metal shavings in my oil and it appears as though my engine "blew a rod. " my VIN doesn't meet the recall criteria, but rather the pi1803 bulletin. 2013 kia Optima sxl; I'm the second owner. It's been babied, appropriate oil changes, 93k miles.

I was driving on the highway when I started hearing a knocking sound coming from the engine. It got really loud, lost power and low voltage warning popped up. Pulled over and the knocking got louder. While shifting lanes with no power I almost got in several accidents. Got to the shoulder and knocking got worse. As I was on the shoulder with hazards on the whole car died out including hazards. Was out until 1130pm with no hazards waiting for a tow. Got it to koa the next day and they said engine was seized, they want me to pay $1300 just to take the engine apart to see what part is damaged. On top of that they said it would be $7000-9000 for new engine. They need to recall these hybrid engines.

I have a theta ii turbocharged engine 6 speed manual and I was driving down the street taking my son to work. All of a sudden my car started making a loud knocking noise and wouldn't go past 2nd gear. We called a tow truck had it sent to mechanic they did a diagnostic test and 2 p codes came back from crankshaft and controls and seized engine. So I had it towed into weston kia dealership. Plus I had just bought this car in April. The dealership ship called me saying they were going to replace my engine and wiring and computer and sensor chip. Also my passenger air bag light has been blinking off 3 days after I bought it and still is. My emergency brake doesn't work and rolled while it was pulled up in neutral and hit my daughter as she was running around the front of the car to the passenger side right in her knee cap. I got my car back from weston and it didn't feel right. Someone put 380miles on my car it had a 1/2tank of gas and my clutch and clutch pedal and gear shift was way shorter and 1/4 inch off in shifter box. I was on the freeway driving 60 mph with my kids and we were leaving my parents house from xmas. All of a sudden I almost list control of the car my clutch pedal fell to the floor. I got us to safety almost avoiding a huge wreck and had it towed to my house. Called dealership and told them and had noticed on invoice their technicians had tightened up by bolts and flywheel. Well I go outside and theirs fluid all over the pavement under the car but none on inside. They paid for a tow truck and by the way since replacing the new engine I went from 34 miles to the gallon to 20 and passenger air bag still illuminated off. My defrost isnt working now and my engine light blinked 3xs. They want me to pay 1500 for new clutch. Their tech adjusted my flywheel bolts and clutch cable. 65. 00 emergency brake and 125. 00 for test. It already had one. Fuel leak?.

I have a 2014 kia Optima that I purchased 3 years ago. My car lost all power on the highway and the motor is making a knocking noise I've taken it to my kia dealer who always does my oil changes and they are saying that I need a new motor but no recalls are falling u see my VIN in their paperwork. Everything is always up to date on my vehicle oil changes to detailing once a week and this happens out of no where but my insurance states that under my VIN I have 2 recalls one for the motor and my kia dealer is refusing to check or replace it after my complaint I have contacted kia 1-800 number and they have also stated that I have a lifetime warranty on my motor and that I have in fact 2 recalls on my vehicle that I should take it into the nearest kia dealer but I have done that and they denied me.

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I wanted to add more information to my complaint. When in motion in front of high school car went into limp mode with knocking noise coming from engine. My husband is a mechanic and discovered metal flakes inside engine. I was never notified of any recalls involving the engine. Now I have to purchase a new or remanufactured engine costing estimated $3000 to $4500 not including core charges and shipping fees.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine); however, the failures were similar. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

I was leaving work and my car wouldn't crank, I thought it was my starter so I replaced the starter only to hear loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I was concerned with the work from firestone so I took my car. While driving the car on a busy intersection my car, a 2013 kia Optima just shut off completely after the starter was replaced. I initially thought it happened during the replacement of the starter but an adjuster came out and ruled the starter was brand new and had nothing to do with the engine. As I continue to read online reviews I see it can be a problem with the engines on kia. I have a loud knocking noise coming from the engine with metal flakes in the oil.

As I was driving on the interstate 3 vehicles passed waving frantically before speeding by. I noticed a reflective orange flicker along the base each vehicle. This was followed up by a loud knocking sound before I lost all accelerating power but retained rpm revs as I pressed the pedal. I allowed the momentum to get me as far up the exit ramp as possible prior to pulling over onto the grass. I placed the car in park and turned it off to be met with an instant roll of smoke up the front windshield, out of the front grill, and from the passenger side tire area. I exited the vehicle to the sound of liquid hitting a hot surface and hissing. I stepped away from the vehicle and looked underneath to be met with rolls of fire dripping to the ground from beneath the engine and along the bottom center of the undercarriage of the car. I immediately cleared the area and my vehicle was complete engulfed in flames in less than 4 minutes. No sensors or alarms notified me of any type of malfunction.

I was driving my car on the highway in rush hour traffic on 11/15/19 and had just accelerated up to about 60 mph when the car completely lost power in the middle of traffic. I was able to steer the vehicle to the side of the road without power steering or brakes because the engine had completely shut off. Once I got to the side of the road, I tried several times to start the car up again and the engine wouldn't do anything at all. The battery wasn't dead and I had plenty of fuel in the vehicle. I had my car towed to a kia dealership/service center. I searched my VIN # on this database and that's when I saw that a recall has been out since 2017 for my year/make/model, and the recall is for this exact problem with the engine. I didn't purchase the car until 2018 from a Hyundai dealership who did not mention or address the known issue/recall. Per the recall info, there is a known issue with the bearings due to a machining/manufacturing issue when the car was built. The engine light never came on and I did not notice a knocking sound prior to this engine failure. I am currently waiting to hear about what is going on with my car and when/if kia is going to fix the recall issue, and I am being charged for the diagnostics. The NHTSA recall # is 17v224, manufacturer recall # is sc147.