Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Kia Motor Optima - part 2

Tl the contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact pulled over and the drove the vehicle back to her residence. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehcile stalled and failed to restart. There was fuel leaking from vehicle. There was abnormal odor of fuel detected. The vehicle was taken to kia of orange park (6373 blanding blvd, jacksonville, FL 32244, (904) 758-2612) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine). The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle soon after refueling. The contact took the vehicle to orr kia of shreveport (1111 e. Bert kouns industrial loop, shreveport, la 71115) where she was provided a diagnostic fee which she declined. The contact then called orr kia of bossier city (3601 benton rd, bossier city, la 71111) where she was also given another diagnostic fee which she also declined. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to mike murphy kia (6150 altama Ave, brunswick, GA 31525) where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer contacted the manufacturer for approval to have the engine replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine). The manufacturer notified the contact that the engine replacement failed and that another engine needed to be ordered to replace the defective engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle and proceeded to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was contamination in the fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the fuel system had been replaced less than three years ago. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and loss motive power without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to haddad kia (5445 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield, CA 93313, (888) 376-2617) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Kia of east syracuse (6717 manlius center rd, east syracuse, NY 13057, (315) 701-5898) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to courtesy kia of brandon (9205 e adamo dr, tampa, FL 33619) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact was also informed to keep the vehicle in a cool location to prevent the failure from occurring. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, an abnormal rattling noise was heard coming from the engine as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle however, the cause for the rattling was not detected. As the contact resumed driving, the rattling noise became louder and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 230,000. Invalid VIN.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and stalled while the check engine blinked. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home despite the engine stalling persistently. The contact drove the vehicle to an auto zone to have the vehicle diagnosed, but they suggested the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The contact took the vehicle to crain kia of sherwood (5830 warden rd, sherwood, ar 72120, 501-436-4852) where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed replacement. The failure was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine). The contact was driving a loaner vehicle for the past month because the vehicle was still being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000. The VIN was unknown.

2012 kia Optima. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the engine seized. The dome light in the vehicle inadvertently turned on. The camshaft failed.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into limp mode and failed to exceed 61 mph. The rpm failed to exceed 2,000 rpm. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 45 mph while driving uphill, and the vehicle failed to exceed 55 mph while driving downhill. The contact scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner and retrieved codes indicating an oil control valve failure. The contact replaced the oil control valve; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel rail system, the fuel tube clamps, and the bolts were replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times. The dealer replaced the battery, the engine oil, and other unknown parts; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive fuel consumption. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

The contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact received a recall repair regarding a system upgrade for the knock sensor detection system and experienced the failure since the repair was performed. The vehicle was emitting a fuel odor and had a burning odor as if the vehicle was overheating. The driver’s and passenger’s side side-view mirrors would close while driving at various speeds. The push to start button had to be pressed several times to start the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the fuel odor was due to a hole in the fuel line hose. The passenger’s side side-view mirror had been replaced. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

2012 kia Optima sx car went into auxiliary mode first, but upon pushing the button the push start button a second time the engine turned over and started. The consumer had to replaced the tires, there was an issue with the turbo actuator and the radio was making a strange noise. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The vehicle went into auxiliary; where the ac, radio and lights were on. She turned them all off and pushed the start button again. The vehicle turned off, went out of auxiliary mode and she removed her foot from the brake. On the second attempt, she realized the pedal was still engaged, she tried pumping it, to release it, but it would not. She verified the gear was in park. Upon pushing the start button again, the vehicle went into auxiliary mode again. After five attempts, she was able to start the vehicle.

Kia Optima lx 2011 was purchased brand new at 4 miles in odometer. Problem 1 less than a month: steering veering to the left an right. Had to steer this car to track straight. The dealer performed minor alignment in October. Car continues to veer left and right. Took car back to the dealer. The tech stated the front end off by 2 degrees and stated he performed the adjustment. The steering problem not fixed. Problem #2: car was parked with fuel reading 42 miles to empty. Returned to start car. Will not crank after numerous attempts. Towed the car to dealer. Car cranked upon DE-tow at the location. But still left the car for why it will not crank in the first place. Returned 4 days later. I was advised that the car was empty of gasoline, even when fuel reader clearly indicated 42 miles to empty. Kia paid for rental for 4 days ($100). I was further advised that the fuel regulator was replaced and on back order. The steering problems and the stalling issues are significant public safety concerns since the lanes, arterial roads and highways that I have to drive daily are congested.

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Car was difficult to start after fuel fill-up. It got worse after each fill up. Tried putting fuel in while car was running, but it would just cut off. Must put foot on brake and rev gas after putting in fuel to get going. I was using kroger gas, I switched to shell gas but the problem persist. Also engine light has never come on. I think this is the same problem as the 2003 kia.

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Driver door refused to open. I have a disability so this created a huge problem for me. When I put gas in my car (regardless of grade or gas station) my car refuses to start. When I make a u-turn, my car makes loud clicking sound. I had it checked. . . My axle and every thing else looks fine. No one can establish where the noise comes from. My car has less than 60,000 miles on it, and it should not have all these issues but it does.

The contact owns a 2004 kia Optima. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was a gas fume leak and the accelerator sensor needed to be replaced because it caused the vehicle to accelerate and decelerate without warning. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The current mileage was 129,548.

After buying the vehicle from a auto dealer between July 2 and July 5 . . . This vehicle began to have many problems like the audio receiver switch from radio to cd on its own,doors locks on its own,rpm runs to 4000 going 45mph after a hard jerk assuming that I was hit by a other car the air bag light came on after that 2 hard jerks while driving,,(they didn't even deployed) can not pump gas due to fuel keeps over flowing when its barely empty . . . . Its been a living ?!@#$% and I'm still paying for the car. . . . Is it legal for a dealership to sell a vehicle like this.

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The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the gas mileage was poor as well. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The air filter and oil were replaced, however, the failure remained. The current mileage was 82,591 and failure mileage was 82,002. Updated 12-12-07. Updated.

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It took 3-4 attempts to get the consumer's 2003 kia Optima to start and the consumer also had to pump the gas pedal. While driving 45 mph the vehicle accelerated suddenly without warning. While attempting to accelerate from a stop the vehicle would not move. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal in order to get the vehicle to accelerate. These problems have been present since the date of purchase.

Recall on fuel cut valve was installed at 33,000 miles on vehicle - at 77,000 vehicle failed - found out from another dealer (greystoke) that recall fuel cut valve had been installed incorrectly.