Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 96 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (59 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Kia Motor Optima

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

The contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle after the vehicle was serviced by the dealer.   Read details...

The Tank Assembly problem

When I fill my 2008 kia Optima with gasoline, the pump shuts off but gas gushes out of the tank.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

The contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with an unknown warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally overheated while the coolant level was full.   Read details...

The Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problem

I have a 2007 kia Optima, I purchased it on 9/2009. The problem I am having is as follows: when I am pumping fuel , I remove the cap and put the nozzle and pump gas and there are times I hold the nozzle or I put the lock so it dispenses on it own and whenever the tank is full it stops.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, fuel odor was detected but the contact did not see fuel leaking onto the ground. The contact's cousin, an independent mechanic, inspected under the engine cover and saw that there was fuel leaking on   Read details...




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