2014 Kia Optima transmission problems

Filed Dec 28, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · MA

The engine failed after a prior engine replacement performed by the manufacturer. The failure caused the vehicle to become non-operational and created a risk of sudden loss of power and engine stalling while driving. The vehicle required towing and could not be safely driven. This is a repeat engine failure involving the same vehicle.

Filed Dec 14, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · LA

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Filed Nov 8, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I was with my family on PA I-476. While traveling home in our 2014 Kia Optima the vehicle’s dash lights such as oil lamp, battery, etc popped on. As soon as I noticed the lights the vehicle had completely lost all drivability. Lights operable and possibly radio and accessories but I had to react so quickly as it was so unexpected. The vehicle completely lost its function and I was unable to operate it but in the capacity of steering and hardly able to break. Lost all power components. We are so thankful I was able to make a split second decision to dodge traffic while vehicle was decelerating, 18 wheelers going by 70+ mph (speed limit) and pulled off to one of the few shoulders. This scenario was so dangerous that if I didn’t believe in a higher being before, I do now! Most the lanes are sandwiched by concrete barriers and there happened to be a coned off area I was able to decisively pull over to. There was no warning this was happening. The vehicle was operating normally. The engine compartment was smoking and all I could think was to get my family away from traffic. The look on my wife and daughters face and the words my daughter asked me was life changing. The vehicle is at Kia dealership since Saturday night. It’s Wednesday and they cannot provide diagnostic yet but are charging me for a starter already? They began to inspect vehicle Monday.

Filed Mar 30, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · MS · fire

The car caught fire last night and burned up while parked.

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · 97,484 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while his son was driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact’s son was able to pull over safely. The contact attempted to jump start the vehicle however, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,484.

Filed Nov 9, 2021 · Transmission · TX

Lost power train while driving on the freeway. I put the computer on the car and I got code PO605.

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Transmission · CA · crash

The engine under recall they switch it then the trains mission goes bad

Filed May 7, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · 118,000 miles · TX

Crank shaft bearing went bad causing engine to fail in vehicle and almost get hit by traffic contacted dealer and was advised that there was a recall on every model of my car except mine because it was the gas hybrid which still has the same engine and problem as the ones in recall j bought the car for around 13k and only had it for bout 3 months before this happen dealer won't repair work under recall because it does fall under the recall for millions of other because it is hybrid as well as gas ? Doesn't make any sense and I got screwed outta 13k and could have been injured as well as my 2 kids that where in the car with me

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · GU

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they informed him that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact had the vehicle towed to his home and another mechanic inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the vehicle with the same failure. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and referred him to the local dealer for assistance. Triple j auto group (470 north, marine corps dr, tamuning, 96913, guam) was contacted and informed him that his VIN was not under recall. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) which he linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 89,000 miles · GA

Check engine light has been on for a week. Had appt to go in 2/2/21 with kia but driving down the interstate started hearing a light ticking sound. When I accelerated on the gas it didnt do anything. It was bogged down. It stayed at 60 MPH so I did it again and still the same thing. My husband aslo said that it's been sucking oil down for no reason. It has 89,000 miles on it. I had to pull over and have it towed to kia. I'm still currently waiting to hear what they are gonna do.