Loud Engine Noise Problems of Kia Motor Optima - part 1

My engine started making a horrible noise and jumpimg. The oil was just changed and is fine. Having to replace engine and only had car 2 months.

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My engine failed. Dick withams here in waterloo, IA was paid by kia to replace engine for free due to my warranty. Dick withams rushed the process and allowed me back on the road with no coolant plug( which was detected immediately) I returned the car and dick withams attached a plug so my coolant wouldn't spill over on the ground. Every time I pressed my brakes there was a horrible sound like my drive axial was not put together when putting the engine back. Kia is allowing mechanics to fix these recalls of major safety issues for myself and my family. I then returned vehicle to cedar falls, IA dick withams to fix issue Friday morning. They have yet to communicate anything with me. Now I'm just without a vehicle even though it's covered under warranty. It should be against the law for the car dealership to return a recalled engine without driving the car to see if they rushed the service and failed to put vehicle back together correctly.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a loud noise came from the engine compartment as the vehicle started to smoke. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to garden grove kia (13731 harbor blvd, garden grove, CA 92843) where it was diagnosed with the engine failing. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The contact is relating this issue to nhsta campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but informed the contact that vehicle had to many miles. The failure mileage was approximately 290,00. Rd.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was decelerating independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bearing and engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the vehicle began to hesitate and the he heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact he was able to park on the side of the road and notice smoke exit the hood. The contact stated a police officer was nearby and parked behind his vehicle. The contact stated the fire extinguished on it's own before the fire department arrived to the location. A police and fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer northtown kia ( 3900 sheridan dr, amherst, NY 14226: (716) 217-2390) and diagnosed the failure was caused due to a oil leak. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Sometimes when I start the car it only runs at about 500rpm and the digital speedometer starts going up in numbers when I'm in park and I have no power steering. I can put the car in drive and park or open the door and it starts acting normal. It also acts like it's going to shut off when I come to a stop. I am aware that the rpms drop when you stop almost like a gas saver but with in the last 20 thousand miles it has gotten really rough. It burns oil like crazy the dealership is aware of this but can't do anything with the engine tell it throws a code and they can't duplicate any of my other issues, the front end has made awful noises for the last 50 thousand miles or so and has had the front suspension replaced but that didn't fix the issue. Iv has the knock sensor replaced but I'm convinced it was just a gimmick so the car won't throw codes anymore because it should be with the issues I'm having. Like when the electronic steering goes out I get no dash light. I wish kia would own up to their issues.

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I was driving 75mph, I was coming up over a hill, and the vehicle cut out, there was a loud noise that came from the engine, and I was told to pull over, the light was flashing hybrid battery low, please check and advise. I tried to start the car but it wouldn't come on. Warning light on dash stated to not start the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is only around 110,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated while his wife was driving 40 mph, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The driver stated that the oil level warning light and another unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact stated he arrived and pushed the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when he heard an abnormal noise and parked on the side of the road. The contact stated check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed his residence. The contact called local dealer southwest kia of rockwall located at 1790 I-30 frontage rd, rockwall, TX 75087, (469) 402-2900 and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling),however the VIN was no included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 136,000. Dp.

I went to start my car which was on August 24, 2020 and it was making a very very loud noise I couldn't move it so I had it towed over to a mechanic who discovered that the engine in fact has been blown are the block has been blown so the engine is no good and needs to be replaced I am way and there was no warning on my vehicle and with also no notification of oil was low or no oil in my car whatsoever there was a metal shavings in the oil pan the mechanic discovered and it there's no leaks in the car at all and so now I pay payments for a car and somebody else to take me around to work every day for months on months andpayments for a car that sits in my driveway broken down and the dealership here kia will not they fix my car they refuse to because of a disagreement prior to this I am on anything about my car they will not do I am actually the one who discovered there was a recall in the vehicle since February and nobody has told me and everybody has failed to mention this or contact me.

I got a oil change came home and the next day started my car and the engine has been knocking making a very loud noise.

Driving down interstate at about 60mph . Suddenly engine light flashes. Car immediately makes awful sound and looses power as I'm pulling over to get off road. Had towed in to home. Our neighbor mechanic thinks threw a rod. No warning lights before this happened! loud knocking spud under hood.

A loud sound coming from engine. Car well maintained.

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Car check engine light came on while driving, car started making loud noise and smoke starts coming out of the engine. Parked car and had car towed to dealer. Dealer states engine internal failure and engine needs to be replaced. This is a car thats only serviced at dealership. Last 360 point inspection was November 2019. Last delearship visit may 2020. Recall states 2-liter and 2. 4 liter four cylinder engines. Kia states itsfor gdi not mpi. Your report did not specify. Please assist. Thank you.

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~tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to billion auto - kia of iowa city 2845 mormon trek blvd, iowa city, IA 52246 to be repaired under an unknown recall. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact noticed by the service sticker placed on the window that the wrong type of oil was placed in the vehicle. After contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that they used that type of oil due to the recall update. As the contact started to drive the vehicle, the engine stalled while the check engine light started to flash. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where they initially informed him that there were no problems with the vehicle. As the problem persisted, the contact took the vehicle back for a second time and the vehicle was diagnosed with an engine misfire. The contact had the vehicle repaired by an independent mechanic; however, the failure continued to persist. The contact then stated that while driving at 25 mph, the engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle loss motive power and struck an unknown object which caused a blowout of the passenger's side front tire. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tire was replaced. The next day while driving at a low speed, the contact became aware that the accelerator pedal was loose and additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the engine oil level was very low despite having a recent oil change. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and was informed that they would investigate the matter. After not hearing from the manufacturer, the contact called back and was informed that the manufacturer was unsuccessful in reaching the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 158,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle unexpectadly heard an abnormal noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle unexpectadly stopped accelerating and eventually cut off. The contact then had to put the vehicle in park to restart the vehicle. The vehicle check engine light and oil light was illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle with no avail. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home where the contact had a mechanic diagnose the vehicle. The diagnosis was that the vehicle needs a replacement starter. After the repair the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and advised the contacts spouse to bring in the vehicle to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The contact is referencing this failure to (NHTSA recall number17v224 components engine and engine cooling) h. The approximate failure mileage is unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while his spouse was traveling at approximate 35 mph the vehicle made a loud noise and minutes later the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact spouse was able to resart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact has referenced the failure to (NHTSA campaign number: 17v224 components engine and engine cooling) however the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis or repairs. The manufaturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000. Tp.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated while his wife was parking the vehicle, the ignition was turned to the off position and made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 mph, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The driver continued to drive to the destination. Several days later the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact retrieved several unknown dtc codes using a dtc scanner tool. The contact reached out to an independent mechanic and was informed that the codes were incorrect. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,402.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 mph on cruise control, when the vehicle began to decelerate and make an abnormal noise. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and turn off the vehicle. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to her residence. 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 138,000. Dp.

Takata recall in 03/2019 I went to merge on interstate in traffic and I could not get enough speed to keep up with traffic, the car was make a loud noise and would not go over 30mph. We took straight to dealership who told me my turbo had failed and there was "sludge in the oil" they assured me this would be covered by kia warranty, my car only had 70,000 miles and I ssumed this would be the case with the 100,000 mile warranty kia offers. The dealership submitted my claim several times and it was denied, so we paid the 3000$ to have it repaired. They assured us everything was good to go. 1 month later we took a 5 hour trip and the motor blew up on us as soon as we got there, we called to have the car towed and kia would not tow it, so we arranged for it to be towed back home and to the dealership. They told us they have so many kia with the same problem they could not even look at my car for atleast 7days. I still havent heard from them about a claim.

While driving my car for about 5 mins going about 40 miles I heard a loud noise and it wouldn't stop. Turned car around drove back home and come to find out I had total engine failure. There was no signs nothing to indicate something was wrong. About 3 years ago my turbo went out too. My husband does our oil changes so when I took it to kia dealership they wanted to see receipts which we do t have so my turbo replacement was not covered. Spent about $4000 to replace. I'm so done with this car! I just finished paying for it last year 2018 and now this.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving 55 mph, the rpms dropped to 0 and the vehicle stalled. The contact heard an abnormal noise and the check engine warning indicator illuminated briefly and then turned off. The contact stated that she was able to drive up to 20 mph before the vehicle began to hesitate and multiple unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was parked on the side of the road and then restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to nalley kia (located at 7849 mall pkwy, lithonia, GA 30038, (678) 374-3820), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was towed to pep boys where the contact was informed that the failure was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

The vehicle makes a very loud rumbling noise when accelerating. I have maintained oil changes, tune ups, and regular maintenance on the vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 70 mph, the contact detected a loud, abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. As a result, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. A police report was filed. When the hood was lifted up, the fire extinguished itself and only smoke remained. The fire department was present and stated that the exhaust had burst and oil leaked out, which caused the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. 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 VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Took my car into the dealership ( atlanta west kia, douglasville, GA) for an oil change, tire rotation, etc. I was notified when I checked in that there was a computer recall for an upgrade of the computer/electronic system. They informed me that they would do that while performing the other service work. 3 weeks after the oil change I was driving on the interstate the car sudddenly lost power after a big puff of white smoke and loud noise. I worked my way over to the nest exit and proceeded to turn around to go back home. No warning/engine/oil lights came on during this time. I called the dealership and never returned my call, with no results. We checked the oil the car was 3 quarts low. Continue to notify the dealer to no avail. The car needed 3 quarts of oil everytime I checked it weekly. Let me reinterate that the car was running fine before I took it in for service in Nov 2018. I called kia corp. They infomed me that my car was not under recall and that there's nothing they can do becasue I had 68k on the car. They asked me to have it towed in for diagnostic test. Now they want me to provide all the service records. The service records was in the kia dealership system as I have used that dealer (prior owner) for most of my work. I am not sure what happened to the service records. At this point they refuse to replace the engine. Kia has recalled every year but 2015 - apparently they think they got it right in 2015 since the motor was built in a different location. The engine I s pracically gone and I have had the car less than 4 years. I purchased band new off the lot 9/2015. I feel like they should be made to add the 2015 kia Optima to the engine recall list before someone get seriously hurt either by the car stopping in highway traffic or catching on fire. Door handle on the driver's side contiues to stick and the dorr will not open from outside or inside.

My car was occasionally making a loud noise when driving. When stopped at a light, the car then suddenly started shaking while idling and became sluggish and would not accelerate over 20 mph. I had to slowly drive my car back home, with very little acceleration. I then towed it to a mechanic who had told me there's a problem with a turbo, and it was most likely caused by the leftover debris in the engine, which was covered by the recall. I called kia's customer service line, and I was told my car passed the recall inspection a year ago, but it sounds like it should be covered now considering I can no longer drive the car. My car was towed to the nearest dealership where they told me they would look over the car, but not without immediately saying that there's a chance it �won't be covered� as if they were anticipating telling me they won't do it. On Saturday I was told I would get a call the following Monday, which I never did. I finally had to call Thursday, just to be on hold for 30 minutes telling me its only the turbo affected, not the engine or turbo line, and therefore it's not under recall. Not only did they tell me something I already knew, that the turbo was blown, but I'm charged $110 for a diagnostic fee that I was never told about beforehand, to check something that's on recall, not to mention the tow I have to pay for. I called kias customer service who just gave me an OH well that's too bad sorry no one told you, I'm not going to try to help. I'm not even convinced that they did any tests on my engine, or looked into the cause of the turbo failure. My only explanation when asking about the car was, �it needs a turbo�. While reading other people's stories about the recall, everyone else's dealer saw that the car couldn't drive, replaced the engine and turbo, and called it a day. I thought if theres a recall every car gets fixed regardless if it needs it.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated that the engine seized while pulling into her driveway and was making a clunking abnormal noise which was coming from the engine. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to dch kia of temecula dealer, located at 26799 ynez rd, temecula, CA 92591, (951) 268-9198, where it was diagnosed that the engine had oil sludge that needed serviced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repaired fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Aw.

Tl- the contact owns 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact stated that they noticed the vehicle had no engine oil. The engine oil indicator illuminated. Prior to this incident the vehicle was taken to kia of south austin located 5306 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, TX where it passed an initial engine inspection under NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000(engine and engine cooling). The kia of south austin located 5306 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, TX where the engine consumption issue was confirmed however oil was just added to the vehicle and told the contact that a further evaluations would have to be performed which required them to continue to operate the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however the contact was informed that they should follow the dealers testing procedures. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. The VIN was not provided. Kh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing, the check engine warning light flashed and then the vehicle stalled. The dealer kia of dayton, 8560 troy pike, huber heights, OH 45424, (888) 461-2115 indicated that the vehicle would need to be inspected, diagnosed and that the vehicle was excluded from any recall campaigns. The manufacturer had issued 10 TSB on the engine, indicated that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there was no recall campaign so they provided no solution other than the contact taking the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis and repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima lx. The contact stated that while driving 30mph, the vehicle stalled and no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle needed a jump to restart. Once the vehicle restarted the contact heard a abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to get a diagnostic test or repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Dr.

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 kia Optima. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to horne kia dealer located at 1465 e motorplex loop, gilbert, az 85297, (480) 725-5220, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and open a case # 12749792. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Aw.

Tl the contact owned a 2012 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. Also, the contact heard an abnormal noise under the hood without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then taken to kia of greenville (2424 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607, (864) 516-2700) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. After the engine was replaced, flames were detected under the hood of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot and declared a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 141,000.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While driving 55 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from the engine and the engine seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle casuing the vehicle to stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the abnormal noise persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer at(west palm beach kia 735 s military trail, west palm beach, FL 33415 (561) 433-1511) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and the modem needed to be rpelaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a loud noise under the hood while driving, as if a part had separated from the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle onto the road shoulder, opened the hood, and found that the engine was emitting flames. . The contact was able to locate the part that separated from the engine and extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to stafford kia of fredericksburg (5204 jefferson davis highway, fredericksburg, virginia, 22408, 540-891-7400) where it was diagnosed that the engine caught fire. The part that caused the engine to catch fire was not given to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling), but the contact had not received a recall notification. The approximate failure mileage was 65,046.