Structure Problems of Kia Motor Optima

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling), 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 22v560000 (structure); however, the parts to do the recalls repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power and the engine started overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall because the product improvement campaign for knock sensor software update had not been performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they were not legally required to complete the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v560000 (structure) and 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the dealer declined to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was a canadian manufactured vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the trunk of the vehicle became wet from rainwater. The contact stated that the trunk area had a moldy odor. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v560000 (structure) and 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at the residential driveway and starting the vehicle, smoke started emitting from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and discovered smoke primarily emitting from the front passenger side of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. There were no injuries sustained. The contact was unsure if a fire report was filed and a police report was not filed. The fire was extinguished by the contact with three fire extinguishers however, the fire department used water to be certain the fire was extinguished. The vehicle had damages due to the fire, however, it was not destroyed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were needed however due to costs was taken back to the residence and remained in the contact's possession. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was created. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v560000 (structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and a second dealer, boomer kia (339 w I-240 service road, oklahoma city, ok 73139), and third dealer, kalidy kia (14205 broadway extension hwy, edmond, ok 73013), were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving in a heavy rainstorm, the vehicle experienced water intrusion causing the sub frame undercarriage to become damaged and unsecured. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 14,000.

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The contact owned a 2012 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v560000 (structure) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline). And NHTSA campaign number: 22v560000 ( structure). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v560000 (structure) and 22v093000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced before servicing the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v560000 (structure) and 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2003 kia Optima. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to dulles motorcars located at 107 catoctin cir se, leesburg, va 20175, phone number: (703) 777-7077, for a routine oil change and safety inspection, there it was informed by the technician of severe corrosion and cracks in the sub frame and the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for several weeks without repairs being completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. While driving approximately 10 mph and making a left turn, the front driver side control arm, tie rod, and cv axle fractured. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the subframe needed to be replaced along with the driver side control arm, tie rod, and cv axle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 133,313.

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The contact owns a 2002 kia Optima. While driving 50 mph, the front driver side lower subframe detached due to corrosion inside the subframe. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v183000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Kia Optima, has too much chrome on the dash board and on the doors handles. When driving you get blinded when the sun is out. This cause your eyes to hurt and can cause temp blindness. Please do a study on this subject. It should be against the law to have chrome inside the dashboard and door handles on the inside.

On 04/15/2011 our 2011 kia Optima was damaged by mice eating wires in the engine compartment. We need an engine harness replaced. Dealer told us that the part is not in the us. They also tell us that they don't know when it will be found. On 5/3/2011 we were told that it might be available on 6/112011. This car has approx. 1050 miles. The service manager at the dealer has been great in keeping us updated. Our problem is with the lax attitude I received from kia cs, and the "parts manager of the region" from NJ that called me and told me that we just have to wait. While we make out monthly lease payments to kia. How is that a company can have no parts to repair a brand new vehicle and still make money from us?.

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I have a 2001 kia and on July 5 2009 I was driving down the road when I was pushed over to the left lane and my tire has detached from the frame it messed up my bumper and the hole underneath of my car was damaged.

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There was a safety recall on my 2002 kia Optima regarding the subframe. The corrosion under my car is devastating. Nhtsa needs to know that this corrosion problem is extensive and affects more then the subframe. Kia is insisting that I pay for the damage they will cause when they have to replace the subframe. This is a safety hazard that will affect thousands.