2011 Kia Optima Hybrid: engine failure

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Engine · 91,000 miles · TX

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. There's been several consumer complaints about engine failure on these vehicles so whats taking long to recall these engine mishaps. Called customer care and was informed with no help whatsoever. Several consumers have come out of pocket for these neglected engine failures and nothing is being done.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 99,500 miles · NJ · fire

Engine misfire in cylinder # 1. The engine began to smoke, check engine (p0301) illuminated. Ignition coil was melted now car does not start. Engine failure. This happened on a short trip to the store limped the car back home. Kia refuses to recall this optima engine because its a hybrid although it has failed and has been recalled on multiple same year kia optimas due to metal deposits in the engine from factory.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Engine · 112,000 miles · AZ

The engine has experienced what other kia engines have. Engine oil was either blocked or rapidly burnt up, causing the engine to spin a rod bearing, thus needing a new engine. Luckily I stopped driving immediately, preventing a fire; as has happened in other kia vehicles. Sadly, kia is refusing to warranty or recall the hybrid engines, even though many are experiencing the same issues.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Engine · 64,000 miles · AZ

Driving on ramp to i10 in chandler az , suddenly I've lost power on the car, no warning lights on or any sound heard .I coast to the emergency line and try to start the engine again but nothing happened. Aaa tow the car to kia dealer and they said the engine is seized. Only 64000 miles . No warning lights on , no engine check light on .

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Engine · 67,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima hybrid. The contact stated that the engine seized while driving 60 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the emergency lane. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle made a very loud knocking noise and sounded like something was dragging from the bottom of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an unknown kia dealer in irvine, ca. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be torn down to determine what caused the failure. The technician diagnosed that the failure was due to a rod bearing and there were metal shavings in the oil pan; however, the vehicle was free of sludge. The manufacturer was contacted. Because the contact was the third owner of the vehicle, the vehicle would not be repaired for free. The contact was also informed that the failure was identical to a previous unknown recall. The vehicle had a 100,000 mile warranty, which was no longer valid. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 17, 2017 · Engine · 149,158 miles · OK

My engine did exactly as the recall on the non-hybrid engines. Lost oil pressure, oil indicator came on, check engine light came on as engine seized on highway during driving. Dealership refusing to include my car engine in recall because of hybrid -even though it has a gas engine. Kia corporate contacted and stated they were willing to "work something out" with it if dealership will contact them. I cannot get dealership to do this yet. Likely legal counsel will have to be contacted. Insurance adjuster also commented defective part likely cause. Good thing I did no have cardiac issue -had to wait in heat on highway during summer morning for tow truck after sudden engine failure in traffic while exiting on to the highway. Also fortunate the cars behind me did not hit me causing more damage or personal injury. Still traumatic experience.