Oil Pump Problems of Kia Motor Optima

My 2015 kia Optima ex with 56,462 miles which I am the original owner. On 09/07/2024, my vehicle oil light came on and the vehicle was taken to weston kia in gresham, or. This vehicle has had regular oil changes every 3,000 miles since purchased performed at weston kia. The service department found a leaking oil pressure switch and preformed the repairs totaling $248. 60 on 09/08/2023. Per kia 10yr/100,000 powertrain warranty for original owner "in the engine: cylinder block, cylinder head and all internal parts, timing gear, seals and gaskets, valve cover, flywheel, oil pump, water pump and turbo charger, pg. 6. " I believe this part is covered per kia warranty and the definition of drivetrain "a powertrain is a system inside a vehicle, in a car, a powertrain consists of the engine or motor and its internal components, such as the energy storage system, transmission and driveshaft. " after reviewing all kia warranty information and speaking to customer service at 800-333-4542 (who stated the repairs are not covered), there is no information to the contrary that a oil leaking pressure switch that is located within the engine block is not covered. Kia would not provide any detailed information that shows this part falls outside of the terms of my 10yr/100,000 mile warranty.

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I was driving on the freeway and all of a sudden the check engine and all lights came on. I could not accelerate or stop the vehicle the brakes did not work I coasted off to the side of the freeway and hit the guard rail because I had no breaks. Then I had a tow truck come and pull me off the freeway to see if I could start my vehicle however it did not start all the lights were on the dash on and the car was smoking and smell like fire I had the car towed to the mechanic to find out what is wrong. The mechanic said the engine is fried because the oil pump was not being pumped into the motor therefore it locked up he said I believe there is a recall on this vehicle for the same reason I checked the recall and there is nothing in the system that a 2015 kia Optima is up for recall. I believe kia needs to refund this vehicle that has only 88,000 miles in the engine needs to be replaced kia needs to call me.

Loud knocking sound coming from engine, then check engine light came on. Made to dealership and discovered a bad oil pump caused metal to flow into the engine and wear the connecting rods and destroy the engine. Kia knew there were problems with the 2012 kia Optima 2. 4l engine and yet did nothing to rectify the issue. Now they want me to pay $6000 for a new engine when they knew there was an issue with the 2012 Optima all a long.

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This car was purchased in March 2010 and had only 2400 miles on it when the oil pump failed. It took citrus motors in ontario, CA almost two weeks to acquire the part and replace it. Updated 01/20/11.

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- on 11/8/06, the contact stated she was driving down the highway at approximately 75 mph. The road conditions were dry. The oil pump exploded and cracked the engine block. There were no warning signs. The vehicle is a 2006 kia Optima. The mileage at the time of failure was 10,123 miles. The vehicle was towed away. The dealer replaced the short block on the engine. The contact received the vehicle back on 12/11/06 and on 12/14/06 the vehicle stalled in the road. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the engine head was replaced. The contact stated that she continues to have problems with the vehicle, she hears a tapping noise, the vehicle runs rough when driving at speeds over 40 mph.

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