Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine knocking noise (three problems).
The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50-60 mph, there was smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Read details...
While driving, the engine began making a loud cyclical knocking sound. We had it towed to the local kia dealer whose reported diagnosis was "characteristic of rod bearing failure" and we were informed that the only remedy was to have the engine replaced. Read details...
My 2011 kia Optima Hybrid had an engine failure, car kept stalling so bought a 300 dollar battery. Well the car stalled again while driving, took it to the kia service center just to tell me the engine was blown. Read details...