Problems with 2013 Kia Optima ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. the contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil and the contact heard an abnormal clinking noise. in addition, the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated and flashed. the vehicle was taken to southwest kia of rockwall (1790 interstate hwy 30, rockwall, tx 75087, (469) 402-2900) where an engine knocking test was performed, but it failed twice. in addition, oil was added to the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would investigate the failure; however, no further assistance was provided. the contact stated that the failure was similar to what was listed in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 122,,856. *tt *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. within five minutes of entering the vehicle, the contact's lips and eyes started to burn and there was a fuel odor inside the cabin. the failures occurred after the contact filled the fuel tank. the contact stated that she could not breathe inside the vehicle and the air made her sick. medical attention was not received. the contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment at crown kia (5500 34th st n, st. petersburg, fl 33714, (844) 921-3247). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 74,439.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. while driving approximately 70 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal to change lanes, the vehicle lost power. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the ez car connection llc dealer (459 versailles rd, frankfort, ky 40601, 502-444-0012) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the contact was unaware of nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 106,000. parts distribution disconnect.

I was never notified of the recall on my kia optima. driving home from work (new jersey) on the pa turnpike when the engine stopped. luckily, i was not rear-ended by another vehicle and injured or killed. i had the car towed to the nearest autobody shop (pep boys). this was late at night, most businesses/places were closed. i incurred a towing bill, hotel bill, car rental bill and service bill because i was unaware of the recall from kia regarding the engine. i submitted a request for reimbursement from kia for the cost/fees i incurred. i received a letter stating that they are denying the claim.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the contact received the recall notification in march of 2017. the dealer (kia atlanta south, 7310 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

My kia gets stuck in a few inches of snow or any ice. slides easily in rain or icy or cold weather. i live in the midwest. i have been pushed by strangers, countless times, trying to get me out of subdivisions because this car will not move. i had to call a tow truck and he mentioned he had to tow 3 of these same fancy vehicles that were stuck in a small amount of snow. i am unable to park in my garage because the car is not dependable if any snow or ice is on the driveway. i drive for a living and i have been stuck in patient's driveways. they laugh and say the other nurses do not have any problems with their cars. this is humiliating. this car costs almost 40,000. it should be dependable instead it is unreliable and dangerous: other cars may run into me when my car starts sliding backwards on the streets. i have literally been stuck in the middle of the road. i have had to call in sick several times because my car will not back out a few feet from my driveway if there is 3 inches or more of snow on the ground. also the engine whines alot. it seems to lag in shifting and the rpm goes up to almost 4 before it will shift into 4th gear. i am afraid the engine will explode or blow up. *tr

Regarding to the previous complaint, veh was taken to dealer on 3/15/2013 to adjust the alignment under warranty due to the alignment issue starting after the engine was replaced at 3,400 by the dealer. left the dealer and immediately noticed that the steering wheel was now turned to the left and the vehicle was pulling to the right. the car pulled to the right significantly. the same dealer was contacted on 3/18/13 regarding the issue. due to the recent engine replacement, one alignment trip and a distance of roughly 50 miles to the shop, the dealer authorized a loaner to be brought to my place of employment so that the driver could take the veh to he shop. veh was picked up that evening at the dealer and steering wheel seems to be level. there is still a left to right constant handling issue and vehicle seems to have a vibration under 35 mph. veh has now spent 11 days in the shop (9 days for engine replacement and 2 days for two alignments) and has been owned for just under 12 weeks. veh is also slow/sluggish leaving a stopped position and mpg's on cruise control set at 60mph have fallen from 33mpg to 29.5mpg since engine replacement. date complaint filed: 03/13/2013 component(s): engine and engine cooling date of incident: 03/11/2013 nhtsa id number: 10502730 manufacturer: kia motors corporation vehicle identification no. (vin): 5xxgn4a70dg... summary: driving under normal conditions on a slow 35mph roadway and noticed optima pulls toward the crown (center) of the road (which is against slope). drove vehicle on 45mph and 60mph roadway and same situation. engine was replaced at 3,400 miles due to piston #3 failing. based on current issues to date, i would not purchase another optima. *tr

Driving under normal conditions on a slow 35mph roadway and noticed optima pulls toward the crown (center) of the road (which is against slope). drove vehicle on 45mph and 60mph roadway and same situation. engine was replaced at 3,400 miles due to piston #3 failing. based on current issues to date, i would not purchase another optima. *tr

2013 kia optima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering to the right *tgw the consumer also stated, sometimes the belt made a squeaky noise. he also noticed a slight hesitation when pulling off from a red light or stop sign. *jb the consumer also stated the vehicle did not come with a key to open the trunk. updated 01/22/13 the consumer stated the vehicle has many serious electrical and computer problems. updated 06/27/2017*js