Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Table 1 shows 16 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine knocking noise (eleven problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	20
Engine Knocking Noise problems	11
Loud Engine Noise problems	6
Car Stall problems	5
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	4
Engine Failure problems	4
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	3
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	3
Engine Noise problems	2
Engine Funny Noise problems	2
Engine Burning Oil problems	1
Engine Exhaust System problems	1
Timing Tensioner problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Check Engine Light On problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated the engine was previously replaced under an unstated NHTSA recall. The contact stated that five months after the repair, the malfunction indicator warning light illuminated. Read details...

The Engine Knocking Noise problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine rod bearing failed. Read details...

The Loud Engine Noise problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, when she heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle began to decelerate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle failed to exceed 40 mph. Read details...

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