I have a 2014 kia optima and I keep up with the maintenance and also the recalls on my car the only thing I havevreall had to replace that was quite expensive to me was the battery so far but I took my car in to the dealership for the recall for the bearing and was told it was fine and everything checked out and they changed my oil for free less than 5 months later I am back at the kia dealership because I was driving down the highway at 6 am cold raining and sleeting and my car loses power engine light comes on flashing so I pull over turn off the engine then wait a minute turn it back on same thi g so I go to the dealership and was told they will check out my car and within 20 minutes told I need a new engine so now that the engine has been replaced less than a month ago my daytime running lights does not turn on and off like they are supposed to automatically if I dont turn them off or on then they won't be off or on I have had to replace my driverside headlight bulb for the second time now and when I'm driving it looks so dim so now I have to keep spending money every month on a bulb that isn't cheap my back passenger brake light keeps going out like every 3 weeks the kia optima has some electrical issues and kia needs to issue a recall and get them all fixed before someone encounter a serious problem and kia have a much serious issue on their hands.
2014 Kia Optima engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road. On one occasion, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot and then towed to kia atlanta south (7310 jonesboro rd, morrow, ga 30260, (770) 968-3400); however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning indicator flashed and the vehicle lost power. The contact also heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
As I was driving to work going up the hill on a highway my 2014 kia optima completely shut off, I was going 70 MPH. Car wouldn't start I had to get a towed to an independent repair shop where they said it might need a new engine
The car started to overheat, as I was pulling to the side the warning sign to check hybrid system came ob. Shortly after the car shut down while I was going up a hill. I had to tow to the repair shop and that's where they told me that the engine needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving 40 MPH up a hill, the vehicle seized and the ignition turned off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Driving to from austin to houston on 290 east on 9/15/2019 at around 12:00 noon. I was going around 70 miles per hour and I heard a loud pop from the engine and I saw white smoking coming from the hood and underneath the car. I immediately pulled over and open the front hood. The engine was on fire at the bottom, I actually saw flames. The engine was turn off and I got away from the care and it did stop smoking. Had car towed back to austin and it was towed to dealer were care was purchased.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving various speeds, white smoke was present coming from the exhaust pipes. The vehicle was taken to peak kia north (1111 s. Gate dr, windsor, co) where the engine was flushed, but the failure remained. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced, but no service codes were present. The manufacturer denied the request to replace the engine. The failure mileage was 49,000.
I was driving to work, same route same time, when my engine stalled while on the highway going around a curve. "hybrid system failure, pull over and turn off engine" was the error. I was able to coast around the curve and to the side of the highway. Had to tow it off the highway at first, and tried to jump it. (I had a problem in 2017 with the neutral safety switch on my battery, replaced safety switch/battery at the cost of 1k and a month due to the safety switch being an aspect of the recall for the non-hybrid optimas). Battery was perfect, car was able to turn on, radio, AC, everything but the engine. Towed it to fredy kia (great shop by the way!), by the time it got there, they stated the battery was completely dead. They replaced, then tried to turn the engine both mechanically and by hand. Engine seized per dealership. (I know im an idiot for saying this but..) this is not the first kia that this has happened to with the same recall. I had a 2014 kia sportage in january have the exact same problem. All maintenance records (oil changes every 3500 miles, any belts/changes,etc.) were presented to kia of which they recalled the 2014 sportage engine. With my optima hybrid (same theta ii engine as the recall for the non-hybrid optimas per kias own "investigations" since 2017) after contacting kia headquarters, they are stating that this is not the same issue but are willing to "work with me". Since then kia headquarters has talked to the dealership, and my car has been sitting there for almost 3 weeks with 0 response, or update on whats next. I currently both have and dont have a car. Moral of the story, please be careful with these cars! Obviously they are flawed (my "seized" engine is no longer manufactured at all due to problems with the barrings, only fix is a short block engine replacement for my long block engine then fabricate the headers, etc.)
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle ran out of oil. The vehicle was towed to brewbaker kia (334‑319‑8343, located at 222 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36117) where it was confirmed that there was no oil in the vehicle. It was also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was simply out of oil; however, the contact stated that there was no oil leak. The contact also stated that he received an unknown alert in 2016 regarding engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,300.
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While driving 75 MPH on interstate I realized my car (it had been set on cruise control) when I tried to accelerate nothing happened realized it had completely shut down. Pulled to shoulder. First time restarting failed second time I started and hit the gas it started up but had a terrible knocking sound and can barely accelerate. Dropped off at kia dealership. It's sunday so waiting to here back tomorrow.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving 10 MPH, the engine completely shut off without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and cooling). The contact was unaware of the recall prior to filing a complaint with the federal safety agency. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the contact's home. The failure mileage was unknown.
There was a recall on the kia optimas for the tod bearings in the engine. I had the recall done on april 8 2019. As of 7/22/19 the same code p1326 and symptoms arw are happening again which are check engine light blinking the car is in limp mode the car was smoking and it can't go over a certain speed
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to stall and would not accelerate. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine failed. The contact attempted to speak with the dealer, but had communication issues. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Driving today on interstate 20 in south carolina at 70 MPH and car just suddenly cut off. Had to wait 31/2 hours for tow through kia roadside assistance in 95 degree weather. Car will not start, had battery checked but car won't do anything, all dash lights, headlights, radio all will come on but the engine won't turn over to crank.
I purchased my kia optima 2014 brand new off of a dealership lot. A few years later I was driving to california and my engine completely went out, I called the 800 number for kia they towed my car back to the dealership. Kia had failed to inform me that there was a campaign for a recall for my engine however they did replace the engine at the exact same dealership I purchased it from. As soon as the engine was replaced our started to smelling gasoline aroma along with leaking from underneath my car. I called the dealership they told me that that was normal and those things would soon subside. A few months later as I was backing into my garage my neighbor frantically wave me down stating that there was smoke and flames coming from the car I looked over to the passenger side and I did see smoke and I looked over to the driver side and I saw a red fire and smoke I jumped out of the car. The fire department soon came within 6 minutes my car was halfway ignited into flames. He has stated they would send out a forensic fire investigator and I should hire my own fire investigator. I did so he has yet to disclose their finding on cause of fire. However shortly thereafter my forensic fire investigators hit me over information stating that kia failed to replace the clip that was absolutely mandatory from the gas tank to the engine. This poses a big issue for consumers can potentially put their lives in danger. Unfortunately I'm a victim of this and I feel kia should be obligated to write they're wrong.
Our car completely shut down while driving on a busy highway at 55 MPH. It restarted but now fast forward to a few days and it has completely shut down again and requires a tow to a dealer. We tried to explain last year that this car was having engine trouble that included revving without being on gas and bogging down. Dealer kept telling us there is n o relation to the recall that was issued. Strangely enough the car just passed out of warranty by 6000 miles and here we are with no car. Kia should be forced to recall every 2014 optima. We very nearly could have been killed and the dealer is not helpful at all. Collusion?
I was driving on the road and noticed my car hesitating to go over 20. Like it was about to cut off my check engine light kept blinking on and off. I took it up to auto zone near me and a code read my rod bearing is defective. I heard a loud knocking noise, it got louder as I drove the car on the road.
I took my vehicle to have the 1803 software update done less than 2 weeks ago. I was driving back from vacation going approx. 80 MPH the car cut off and several dashboard lights came on. I was in the far left lane, my car was decelerating, I needed to move across two lanes of traffic to get to the side of the road! It is an absolute miracle I was not hit or something catastrophic happened. I have called the dealership where I had the software update done. He was very transparent and explained the 1803 software update to me. Ideally the concept is to set the computer so the engine will shut down to avoid piston or other parts to go through the engine. The software update raises the sensitivity level to detect an issue with the engine, not necessarily to correct or stop it from happening but was told the update is done so it will not cause a catastrophic situation to the engine! Seriously?!! It did cause a catastrophic situation, I was lucky to not have been killed! My car sits 2 hours away, 2 1/2 days later and no answers. I called twice, I have been told I should have some answers today around 2 pm. I asked how I will get my car, I was told kia does have a "reunite" program but seeing as it is w/in the same state it may not be approved to get my car delivered! Kia is joking, right? My car (obviously) is having major issues and researching issues and reports online appear to point to the engine. Is there a class action law suit going on right now? I am going to look into this and pretty sure I won't be purchasing another kia ever and will be telling numerous people and social media outlets about this horrific story that could have ended tragically for me. P.s. When I contacted kia for a tow I was told it would be 90 minutes, I sat in 98 degree heat on side of road for an hour and a half! Thanks kia! Improve your cars and all facets of customer service.
As I was driving on the freeway my started to make a weird noise. As I accelerated to get over to eventually pull over my car started making a loud knocking sound. As I opened the hood you could definitely tell the noise was coming from the engine I looked online and their was a recall for the same exact issue.
I was on interstate 95 when my car would not accelerate. I had to go all the way over to the right lane as I was slowing down to get off a exit to see what was wrong with my car. I turned it off and it would not turn back on. A wrecker took it to a body shop and my motor seized up due to bearing wear. I was so terrified and hoping I could get over and off the exit safely. I am just shy of 90,000 miles, but have only had it since august. I have read many reviews and post about the recall in the 2014 kia optima motors and I had the same issues.
After beginning to accelerate to make a left turn through an intersection, the acceleration cut out and the engine began making a grinding/ cranking noise. I rolled to a stop just past the intersection (luckily no one hit me) and had to turn the car completely off. It reset and everything began working again after restarting it.
I have been having problems with my cadillac convertible on my car I have gotten it replaced in year 8/2018 it had broken down in the inside of my motor now it's 2/2019 and it has lost power again and making the same noise as if pins are being thrown around in my mortor.I have took my car back to kia to try and solve this problem but they are telling me I have to pay 3000 dollars because after they fixed the part it came off warranty. I told the man in the service department that they had dodge to fix my car and now a couple months later the problem accrue again and kia well not fix it but telling me not to drive my car that im still paying a car note for hmmmm. When this problem happened I was travel nurse driving on the highway which I had to come off my travel job because I was scared my car was going to ahut down on me because will act as if its going to shut off all the time.
Takata recall. I have 2014 kia optima ex. The vehicles engine shutoff while I was driving with my 4 year old son in the car, thankfully at a slow speed in a shopping plaza parking lot. The dash lights work, but the engine will not start. I had the vehicle towed to a shop who found the starter had been fried and replaced it thinking it would solve the problem, but the new starter was fried as well and upon further investigation they realized the engine has completely seized. Kia while having recalls for the same issue on other kia optima vehicles will not replace my engine, leaving me with a financial mess. I have not received an invoice from the shop as of yet due to the vehicle not being drivable and my attempts to find a way to fund the repairs, but will retain the invoice once received.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact heard an extremely loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The manufacturer's remedy for the knock sensor detection test (campaign number pi1803 - (ksds)) for a software update failed to provide a permanent repair. Shortly after the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) by car pros kia glendale (400 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (818) 745-1400), the noise continued. The engine assembly was replaced; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to two other dealers: kia of alhambra (1247 w main st, alhambra, ca 91801, (626) 478-1012) and covina valley kia (626 s citrus ave, covina, ca 91723, (626) 736-4275) for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
My car shut off coming off of the highway, I don't know what's going on they're saying my car isn't under recall this I've had my car for about 2.5 years and maintenance has been kept up always this is costing me more than my car is worth
Tl* the contact leased a 2014 kia optima. While driving, the vehicle hesitated as if it would stall. The contact would have to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal to pick up speed. In addition, the oil and check engine indicators flashed. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
My car has been perfectly fine for the past two years I have had it. Up until yesterday morning on my way home from work I noticed my car was starting to run hot on my way home.I brought it to the nearest shop and they cleared that it was in fact my motor after they checked everything and now my vehicle is not drivable ... I always keep up with oil changes and continuous maintenance on my vehicle ever since I purchased it . The mechanic isn't understanding what happend and is assuring me that they may be a recall on my vehicle . So now I am here ..
I noticed my 2014 kia optima's engine knocking a few months ago. I only noticed because I was parked and stepped out of my vehicle. I took the car to kia dealership where they told me there is a recall on the engine bearings and it would be very dangerous for me to continue to drive it. They kept the car a couple of days, said they could not hear it knocking and sent the car back to me. On 2/12/19 I once again was parked and stepped out of my vehicle to hear it knocking very loudly. I took out my phone and recorded the noise, emailed kia dealership and took the car in the next day. They listened to the video and was alarmed at how loud and bad the knocking was. They kept the car about 12 days and are now saying my video is not relevant because I did not get the VIN # in the video and they still can't hear a knocking sound. At this point I'm worried to drive the car. I'm afraid the engine could lock up without warning, but I am also not in a position to buy a new car or trade. If they would just replace or repair the item recalled that would be great, but kia does not want to honor their recall for me. This is my only vehicle that my kids and I can use for our commute to school and work. I have attached the video I sent to the kia dealership.
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