Transmission Noise Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Transmission issues: between 2nd and 3rd gear. Would lag then jerk the car with some torque once it caught 3rd gear. Had to get 2 replacement transmissions because of this issue. Also engine seizer issue, my engine started to seize when I was going 45 miles an hour with alot of traffic behind me. Then all of a sudden it started making loud thunking noices then a very loud grinding noise and then I was stuck on a road not being able to get above 22 miles and hour, there was no shoulder to pull over. And I was stuck trying to go uphill and all these cars behind me. I ended up having to stop the car and leave it in the middle of a 2 lane road on a hill with the emergancy break on. Kia knew it was another seized engine which I thought it was my transmission again which I had brought in because this 3rd transmission was having the skilling issues around 20-25miles and hour, but after they knew I wasnt going to buy another kia again they wouldnt fix my trans that should probably be recalled anyways. But they thought it was another Optima seized engine, and even though all Optimas are recalled for this exact same issue, they say that mine isnt covered becasue its a hybrid and has a motor in the car also so its different set up. But theres are others online with this kia Optima 2011-2013 hybrid engine seizer just like all the other Optimas. And I think the hybrids should be included in the recall. As we are having the same issues. This was a very dangerous issue.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima sx 4cyl auto. Contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning there a abnormal noise (grinding). The vehicle was taken to the dealer cable dahmer of kansas city 555 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114 (816) 284-7240 where it was visually look at with a stethoscope and traced the sound to the transmission be faulty. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. At this time the vehicle was seen at a independent mechanic who diagnoses the vehicle and determined that the turbo oil feeder line was leaking and fractured and needed to be repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 20v100000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Ck.

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2002 kia Optima experiencing problems with transmission and timing belt. The consumer stated even though the transmission and timing belt was replaced the vehicle still makes a noise.

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The air bag light came on. The consumer was informed if the air bag light was on the air bags would not deploy. The consumer experienced problems with the electrical system and the transmission dropping to 3rd gear when going uphill. The dealership told the consumer the vehicle was not powerful enough to drive uphill in 3rd gear. The driver door lock actuator and latch was replaced because the door would not lock or remain unlock, the window made a chattering noise when it was rolled down.

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