2014 Kia Optima: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Mar 5, 2022 · Engine · AL

As I was driving on the freeway the car just started flashing the engine light and speed just went down even though I was still pressing the gas pedal ,hesitating to go ,like a lil jerk or if it was about to cut off while I was trying to get to a safe position off the freeway. And after that the car wouldn’t let me go over 60 and it still was jerking.

Filed Dec 15, 2020 · Engine, Lights · 15,000 miles · AL

Recall on engine was replaced 2 years ago for having metal shavings in the oil. The second motor has 15,000 miles on it and it's burning oil and smoking to where you can't see anything. I was getting on I 65 going north and smoke came out. It hesitates to go. Can't drive it over 45-50. Steering has a recall for a plastic cuffling behind steering wheel. It was replaced last year according to riverchase kia in pelham alabama. It is now making a popping noise again. Condensation is getting in tail lights causing the bulbs to blow. The headlights when on dim you can barely see.

Filed Jun 1, 2019 · Engine · 5 miles · MI

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.

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Engine · TN

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.

Filed Dec 24, 2016 · Engine · 61,000 miles · OH

At a stop light when I went to accelerate car had a hesitation and smoke came out the exhaust pipe. No engine, or oil light came on. The car drove and ran as it always has. Got home call kia of dayton for an appointment. Took car in, couple days later I was called and told I had sludge built up and needed a new engine and they will submit it to kia for approval. Kia denied repairs. I looked up online and read several complaints with the same exact problem with same year and around same mileage. I even seen where a class action suit was filed over it. Kia is aware of the issue but wont recall nor fix it.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 6,200 miles · IL

I pulled off a frontage road on to the highway into a construction zone. While driving about 25-30 MPH my hazard lights clicked on when my blinker went off, I realized my power steering was gone and I was loosing control. I coasted to the side of the road and realized my engine had shut off on its own. Scared me to death! If I would have been driving faster or going around a turn I would have been in serious danger! I gathered my thoughts as to what happened, called my husband and he said to try and simply restart the car. It started on the first turn w/ no hesitation. I took the car to the dealer the following day and was told that there were no codes showing and it was probably just a glitch and they tried to send me home in it! That is a major problem to me! I believe I deserve an explanation and a fix for the problem rather than told it probably wont happen again, so don't worry about it! After spending 4 hours at the dealership they decided to keep the car for another few days and put me in a rental. I pray they find the cause since I don't feel safe until they do.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and would attempt to stall. The contact mentioned that the failure would accelerate independently. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not duplicate the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.