My car has a engine light on an I was told it has a recall on it It a FUEL SENDING UNIT-N and a FUEL PUMP LOCK RING -N.
2014 Kia Optima: fuel pump failure
5 of the 591 complaints about the 2014 Kia Optima describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
I noticed my oil was not staying in the engine. Oil has been changed but seems not to retain. The car stalled out on February 2nd and would not restart. I believe it is seized. Noticed a very new and recent shake during braking days before it stalled. The fuel seems to show like 42 miles to go until empty but run out , i guess fuel pump or fuel float. Also a fuel smell. Also the digital service option does not work never a check engine light or anything .I've read many things by others who own same vehicle and had same issues. I purchased this car in August/September. I feel the dealer may have known of these issues and still sold the car.Please help me figure out how to address these issues to get it fixed.
A high pressure fuel pump, the car is at a shop to get worked on. I was told not to drive the vehicle because it can catch on fire. The part that was leaking was connected to the engine which could cause the car to catch fire if it touched the hot engine. I was scared to drive the vehicle because it smelled like straight gas, I was terrified thinking the car was going to blow up. So I parked the car , so nothing bad can happen to me or others. I also Called Kia of Waldorf and the did not have an appointment until the following week of the 20th. Yes this was confirmed by an independent service center. No there was not any warnings on the dash board. But I do know it was a recall one time before on the high pressure fuel for Kia optima’s.
Car started to leak out the fuel pumps pressure system started to leak gas
My car (2014 kia optima) started having a faint gas smell about two days ago, I thought the gas smell was because I had gotten gas and some was on my shoe. I found out today that my direct injection fuel pump on the engine is the problem. The guy at the shop said the car could have blown up at anytime, and that I was blessed. I called the kia dealership because the engine locked up on me in september of 2017. The dealership told me they replaced a part, but is now telling me they replaced the entire engine. The problem that the car is having now is not under a recall. I don't feel safe in my car because this is the second time something tragic could have happened due to something that was not my fault. I am sending this to warn other kia drivers to be careful.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.
Recall number 22V093000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
- Risk
- If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
Recall number 20V100000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2014 Kia Optima fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2014 Kia Optima?
5 of 591 owner complaints about the 2014 Kia Optima (1%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Kia Optima?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Kia Optima
Engine failure 93Check engine light 71Knocking 64Stalling 61Fire or smoke 41Loss of power 31Won't start 23Oil consumption 14Steering noise 13Headlights 12Warning lights 12ABS 10Fuel leak 10Fuel smell 10Pulling 10Won't shift 10Power steering loss 9Harsh shifting 8Jerking 8Airbag light 7Hesitation 7Sunroof shattered 7No deployment 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Steering lock-up 6
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