Radiator Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the oil light would illuminate and the vehicle would began to sputter before stalling. A burning odor was also present coming from the engine compartment and hot air would blow from the vents. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer classic kia (3875 eastex way, belmont TX) who diagnosed that the battery and starter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced by an independent mechanic. The starter was not replaced. Also, oil was leaking from the radiator. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

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On 9/3/2019 I took my 2012 kia Optima to gossett kia south to get it repaired. It didnt get fixed before I left the lot my car was smoking and leaking antifreeze. I was stranded for 4 days after that day. I went to the nearest part store and purchased a bottom radiator hose and antifreeze. I had a mobile mechanic to put the hose on. There after I was stranded again the car wouldn't start. I had it towed to firestone 10/4/2019. My car stayed the lot for a month and it was then towed to gossett kia north from there it has been repossessed. I made payment arrangements to get the car back I am determined to get my car repaired. I use the car to make it to appointments. I am disabled and this doesnt seem fair at all im paying notes on a nonworking car. I hope to hear from you soon with further advice.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the temperature gauge went to the hot side and smoke started to emit under the hood. The contact stated that the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coolant clamp on the radiator was not properly fitted, causing the engine to fail. The engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Vehicle was driven a mile to a commuter rail station for a drop off and back home. Nothing unusual was noted during the short trip nor had any problems been observed in the days leading up to the incident. Shortly after parking the vehicle on the 5th floor of the parking garage and entering the residence, the complex fire alarms actuated and all residents were advised to evacuate without entering the community parking garage. Shortly thereafter, I was notified by the complex manager via my cell phone that my car was on fire in the garage. The entire front of the vehicle was burned and was declared a total loss by the insurance company. (allstate). The entire car would have burned if it hadn't been parked directly under a sprinkler head in the garage plus a speedy response from the fire department. An independent fire origin investigator was hired by the insurance company. His professional opinion was the fire started at the radiator fan assembly.

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