My car is getting a p2562 code which is for the turbocharger boost control position sensor. I'm having a significant decrease in engine power and fuel economy.
2013 Kia Optima acceleration complaints
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9/5/2020 roughly 10:00 am entering the onramp to get on i10 west. Car lost acceleration, never reached 40 MPH, this has happened multiple times before, took foot off gas, attempted to accelerate, car lost all power and turned off. I was able to pull onto right shoulder and park vehicle. Car was towed to my home. I called all star kia in san bernadino ca, unable to assess vehicle for 7 - 10 days. Called palm springs kia multiple times on extended hold. When we connected, I was informed that my vehicle wouldnt be looked at until 9/18/2020.
I have a kia 2013 optimum sxl, yesterday aug 30 my kia out of nowhere check engine light came on then it proceeds to stop on the freeway in traffic!! While I'm going 65 now it won't start at all the check engine light come on but my engine knocks and then cuts off. Yes I did have oil in my car in fact it's on the full line so I don't understand wats going on the engine knocking really hard not leaks on my car at all even when I apply pressure to accelerate it stays on 0 then engine knocks agin and then back off I tried 3 times and had to ende up pushing my car out of traffic
On may 10, 2020 @7:32 am I was driving home from work and came to a stop light when the light turned green my car stalled and all the lights on the dashboard turned on. I pulled over and started the back up and made it home. The next day I drove about 10 miles and the car seemed fine but as I get to the stop light the car started making a grinding sound like metal and I couldn't accelerate so I pulled over and the car died in a residential area. The next morning I call aaa and had car towed back to my home. The next day aaa came out again and checked my battery, starter, and system something and they were all working good. I called steve schmitt kia on halls ferry road and asked was there another recall on my car for the engine, the lady paused and then said "we don't have the parts yet, " she then said hold on and came back and said "we don't have any recalls on this car. On october the 1 , 2019 I took my car to kia for a recall on my motor and looking at the receipt they replaced element air filter, adjusted alignment four wheels, mount and balance 2 tires, replaced cabin air filter plus a oil change which I paid for. My car has been sitting since may 13, 2020 . I frequently go out and check it and it starts and I hear a knocking sound .( engine fail) *tr *bf
I was on the expressway and went to move to the second lane it was fine except I my car began to stall and slow down making this grinding noise when I tried to gain speed... All the lights came on and I couldn't go faster than 30 miles per hour. All while incoming traffic was coming at me going about 60 miles per hour I had to gain composure. Put on my hazards and pull over... It wouldn't let me go above 20 when I pulled over.... I was freaking scared once I pulled over I was shaking and crying had to gain composure... I believe I caught this on my dash cam. I [xxx] hate this kia... It by grace my kids weren't in the car with me and that the van behind me switched lanes at the last second.... I have taken my kia 2 times to the kia repair dealership, the first one was free the second time I had to pay 145 just to be seen. Mind you I went to the kia repair dealership in berwyn and they say it's fine.... It's not fine that my car couldn't go above 30 miles on the express way, it's not fine that I was almost in a collision it's not fine. Kia will not repair these cars until someone dies.... I can't take this chance with my children. I will borrow my mom's toyota until this problem is rectified. I am a single mom my kids only source of income and support I don't have time to be off from an injury that may occur or lack of reliable transportation. I will have to see if my dash cam caught the incident before my car shut off... I will send it later if it did. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving on the highway around 70 MPH, pressed the gas pedal and then the engine accelerated and then decelerated back to accelerating. By that time, the car lights on the dashboard turn on and the gas pedal would not accelerate the car anymore. The car slowly started decelerating on the highway, where I managed to get off of the highway into a dip on a big street. Had it towed because the car's engine would not start anymore, but the lights and radio inside would turn on. I saw other people online talking about the same problem and how there is a recall on certain vehicles, but when I searched up my car's VIN number, it doesn't appear to be on the recall list.
Recently I have been having issues with my vehicle it will cut off while driving the and I am unable to apply the brakes, just last night while driving the vehicle it stalled out and started going slowly I could not apply brakes to the car and it started smoking from the dash and the engine with no other current conditions I had to throw the car in park with out being able to use the brakes in order to stop the vehicle this almost caused an accident and almost cost me my life I noticed from other complaints others are having the same issues with no current solution or problem this is very weird
On interstate 675 north-ga car stalled, lost power to the engine, eps light, check engine light, oil light came on on the instrument panel, no power steering. I had to cross two lanes of interstate traffic to try to make it safely to the shoulder. My car wouldn't turn over or start. I let the car sit for an hour and tried again to start it. I received no notice of any recalls from the dealer or the manufacturer. It was a dangerous situation to be in on the interstate or anywhere for that matter.
Intermittent stalling of vehicle upon slowing/stopping at redlights/stop signs in which engine begins losing power/gas either stalls as if it's trying to quit or car stalls & quits. This has happened numerous times, nearly causing accidents & increasing in frequency. I have noticed my motor knocking louder & upon visual exam, the entire motor is shaking which can be felt while driving but most noticeable causing car to shake when at an idol. Most recent, I've began to smell a very strong odor of gasoline upon starting the car but worsens upon accelerating. The car is running rich, and smell of gasoline is so strong, we have to roll down windows. The fumes are more prominent towards rear of car close to exhaust. I cannot see any leakage of fuel when looking however I am losing fuel somewhere because my gas mileage has greatly gotten worse & burning through it at a fast pace. I took it to kia dealership in salisbury nc today in which they upgraded computer software related to recall on 2.4l gdi engine as I have a 2013 kia optima. Mechanic states the engine test did pass but feels it will need to be replaced at some point?? Mechanic said he didn't smell any gasoline but he did not test drive the car or run diagnostic test as he said I would have to pay the $129 fee......I declined paying the fee and requested it be done as this is a well known problem but that was denied. I need this addressed and repaired. It is dangerous, costing me more money for gas & affecting my job. Please advise.......this is not acceptable and should not place financial or safety burdens on owners as we already pay enough financing as well as regular/normal wear & tear expenses!! I'm still making payments on mine but becoming too difficult & dangerous to drive esp getting to work so I can support my family!!
While I went on the highway the acceleration felt very sluggish and had a hard time speeding up to the speed limit. The car only got worse as I went on a street and it felt as though it did not want to go, like it lost most of its power. Turns out something is wrong with the engine but I feel that my car should be under a newer recall but isn't, as smoke was coming out of the exhaust and the engine light wasn't even on. Somehow the car was out of oil with no light coming on to indicate that and recently about a week ago oil was put in, and weeks prior oil was put in.
I was driving around 45 miles and hybrid system warning, safely stop and do not drive. This happened about 3 more times on the way to the dealership. Brought it to the dealer told me to replace the battery. The sign came back up after about 30 minutes of driving.
I own a 2013 optima sxl. When I am pulling off fast or punching it around 20mph the car dies. Like I lose power, but the rpms are up. Feels like I jammed the brakes but I don't even get a ABS feel. I have to take my foot off the gas and then slowly hit the gas. Tire pressure is where it suppose to be. What I have been doing is turning off the traction control so I feel safe hitting the gas. It's really bad in the rain. If I go to accelerate and not fast in the rain it does it. I went back to the dealership today and of course they said this is normal. I did some search online and I found a forum where multiple owners have had the same issue. One owner had the hydraulic ABS assist module replaced and ecu reprogrammed under warranty. While most customers like my self have brough the car to our local dealership just for them to cliam the problem is normal. The part is 1600.00 plus 900.00 in labor. This should be recalled since it became a real danger specially on the highway. As the dies under acceleration while overtaking. Part number 58920-2t550
I was sitting in the yard at my aunts yard and the RPM's dropped while in park. I sat there for a few minutes to see if it would do it again, it didn't, so I left and headed home and got 5-7 miles down the road, and the car completely stalled and shut down, while I was going about 45-50 MPH, and I had no control over the car. The brakes got hard, the steering was hard, and I was barely able to get out of the middle of a busy road with vehicles behind me. It wouldn't crank back up. I sat there waiting for someone to come to me to check it out, and I tried to start it back up and it did, so I went on home. I called kia and they said bring it in, I paid $100 to have it towed to the local kia dealership in lake city, fl. They checked it out and said it was nothing wrong gn with it. But I received a notice about a recall on the motor stating it would do what happened to me. Also, I checked online and typed my VIN number in and there was in fact an open recall for the motor I have for the issue I had. They refused to fix the recall. Advised me to wait for it to happen again, and I asked them, so you are telling me to drive this vehicle with this issue and wait for it to happen again and risk getting into an accident the answer I got was basically yes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise. The vehicle was taken to all star kia of baton rouge (located at 5740 siegen lane baton rouge, la 70869 225‑490‑7604) where diagnostic testing was completed, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,477.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle accelerated to 90 MPH without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the nissan kia dealer (located on 4961 rt 17 m, new hampton, ny 10958) where a noise test was performed. The technician informed the contact that there was no failure and that the vehicle was fine. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,978.
My vehicle launched into the side of a building as I was turning into a parking space. The vehicle continues to launch forward while in motion and when pulling into a parking space when in motion and pulling around a car or pot hole.
Recently bought this car right before christmas. When turning or pulling out car tends to stall and the accelerate s.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While the contact's mother was behind the wheel and the vehicle was idling, the vehicle accelerated while her foot was on the brake pedal. The steering ability failed and prevented her from turning the steering wheel. The contact's mother lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment and a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed, pending the insurance company's investigation and analysis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 56,500.
Steering ,hard to keep in lanes,loud hard ride. While test driving my 2013 kia optima I told my sales person that I was having trouble keeping keeping it on the road. He said that's b/c its a new car. It'll ease up. I thought it was loud & took smal bumps like a big pot holes. And the gas pedal & acceleration was wierd. He said bring it back & the service department will drive it & fix it. Don't worry. Well after several trips to the service department they said they could not emulate the problem. I asked them to let me drive with service person. Could not do. Break it in & it'll go away. Well at 11,000 miles took it back & complained . Same answer. Now 19,703 miles not only do I have the same problems .they got worse. In addition my paint scratches & chips so easy that there had to be something wrong with my paint. Back to service & body work they told me that was normal. Bring it in for detailing & we will get it looking like new! Don't have $175.00 to do that . I do not get close to quoted gas mileage. It has a mind of its own it accelerates & gears don't shift .it takes off or doesn't all by itself. Seems like transmission trouble. Its so loud I cannot use hands free phone & conversations are difficult. The steering is so off, I'm afraid I'll get pulled over & fined. Very hard to keep on road. And my car squeaks as you get in & out of my car. Very disappointed. I want an investigation . I'm afraid it will be in an accident & hurt myself & others.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the gears failed to shift and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle speed sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,678.
After coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, when I tried to accelerate to turn onto a busy road my car lost power halfway into the intersection. This has happened twice. My first reaction was to push harder on the gas pedal, as there were cars coming at me from both directions, and after a few seconds the car violently lurches forward and regains power. This is a terrifying issue and a serious safety threat. I had 2 children ages 8 and 12 in my vehicle both times this has happened.
Vehicle in reverse backing up on steep driveway, foot on fuel pedal, car began its automated hill holding function, while in reverse, heard high RPM, transmission was slipping into neutral, car began rolling forward, put foot on brake, brake failed, car accelerated rapidly, and engine died, then hit the wall inside the garage. I estimated, speed at time of impact approximately 10 to 15 MPH. Noticed another entry filed similar to this,had same fuel, brake fail symptoms.
I was sitting at a stop sign waiting to cross two lanes, when clear I pressed the gas pedal . The tires spun a little on some antiskid; as a result the traction control intervened. The car seamed to loose all power!!. With traffic on its way I drifted across one lane before getting full power back. This tcs in my 2013 kia optima is not safe-- someone is going to get killed! What should I do !?
If the wheels slip slightly when accelerating from a stopped position, the car looses all power and stops. I realize that there are skid control mechanisms, but this is not safe. I brought it to the kia dealer in denville nj and they claim it is "normal". This morning, I pulled out onto a busy road and the tires slipped slightly on the wet surface. The car lost power and stopped. I can close to causing an accident when it should have been safe for me to enter the road.
When stopped at a stop sign or light and trying to go after the light turns green accelerator won't go down and move car forward because it sticks and I have to take foot off accelerator and push it down again to get it to go. This is now happening every day from time to time. Taking it to the dealer tomorrow because I found no recalls on this car listed yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden loss of power and speed reduction intermittently. The contact experienced the vehicle decelerating and had to depress the acceleration pedal to increase speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions and the failure was not able to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 09/15/14*lj updated 1/8/2015
I have found the traction control to be too drastic at times. When pulling on to a highway there is usually a small bump (difference in height, about 2", between the road and the parking area). If I'm accelerating (which you usually have to do to get onto a busy road), when the car goes over the "small bump" the traction control kicks in and the car loses a lot of the power you need to avoid the oncoming traffic. The traction control causes the car to come to a "rolling stop". This seems a little too extreme to me and I feel like this will cause an accident and potential loss of life. I have owned 4 other cars with traction control (2 saturns, 1 corvette, and a kia forte). None of the vehicles mention had an issue like this. Usually the traction control will "gradually" slow down the wheel or wheels that are turning faster than required. The optima almost comes to a complete stop, losing 95% of it's power on june 6, 2014 I returned the car to the dealer (fette kia). I was able to reproduce the problem and they said this was how the car was designed. The issue has occurred numerous times the date above was used to complete the form.
On 5/15/14 at approx. 0430am, while at a stop light, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. With my right foot on the brake pedal the car suddenly accelerated. Because my foot was on the brake pedal the car moved less than two feet. I then placed the automatic transmission into neutral, where the motor rev'd to approx. 7000 RPM. I then immediately turned the car off, and then back on. After turning it back on, the car then resumed normal functions. Later the same day I took the vehicle to my local kia dealership. According to the serviceman, a comprehensive analysis was performed, however they were unable to duplicate the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while at stop, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle surged as the engine RPM's increased without warning. The contact mentioned the brakes were engaged and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 19,000. Updated 3/14/14
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