My 2016 KIA was consuming 1 quart of oil every 500 miles in 2021. Called KIA dealer about oil consumption issue and they started 3-1000 mile oil consumption tests on 4/6/21 (miles 92,053). On the 1st 1000 mile test, 2 qts of oil were consumed. 2nd 1000 mile test 1.2 qts of oil were consumed. 3rd 1000 mile test 1.5 qts of oil were consumed. All results were reported to KIA. The 3rd oil consumption test was completed on 5/27/21 (miles 95,065) and I went home and checked the oil level on the dipstick, which was filled correctly to the full mark. On 5/28/21 the service mgr called to schedule an engine compression test on 6/8/21. On the morning of 6/8/21, I checked the engine oil and it was more than a qt low (miles 95,510) with only 445 miles since the oil was topped off. Delivered car to KIA for the engine compression test on 6/8/21, told service mgr of the 1 qt oil consumption in 445 miles, and he informed me that if the compression test is good, KIA will direct an engine cleaning procedure per KIA TSB 222. When TSB 222 was completed, they stated another 1000 mile oil consumption test had to be completed. On 6/9/21 I returned to the KIA dealer to pick up my car. Requested to check the engine oil level with the mechanic since this was the start of the 1000 mile test. The car was returned to the service floor, time was allowed for oil draindown, and the mechanic pulled the dipstick which indicated the oil was overfilled by approx 1/3 quart. Took a picture of the dipstick level. The service manager was told of the situation. No action was taken. They sealed the dipstick and I departed. Printed TSB 222 from the federal safety agency website. On 6/24/21 returned for 1000 mile check. I witnessed (took picture) mechanic check the oil and he said it was less than a qt. I showed service mgr the overfill picture. He change the consumption to 1 qt. Spoke with KIA mgr. He said another 1000 mile check was to be performed. Since TSB 222 states oil is to be filled to full mark, their test is invalid.
2016 Kia Optima engine complaints
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In August 2020, my check engine light started blinking which means my engine went into limp mode. I had it towed to the Kia dealership in Birmingham Alabama. They did a reset due to knock sensor detection. In October 2020, the engine light came in again. I took it to the Kia dealership in Murfreesboro and they had to replace a head in my engine. My engine has been burning oil so much so that I can’t even make it 3,000 miles between oil changes without having to add more oil. In June 2021, engine light is on again. This is the vehicle I use to transport my children to and from school and myself back and forth to work, this vehicle is unsafe due to the fact that an engine should not have this many issues and with a known recall Kia should replace the engines to prevent someone from being hurt or killed due to engine failure.
My 2016 Kia is burning excessive oil. After, each oil change; 400-500 miles later; the oil dipstick show the oil is at, the low Mark on the dipstick. I took the vehicle into the Kia Dealership; where they performed an oil compression test. On, 05-028-2021. We were told to drive the vehicle for a thousand miles; and, return it back to the dealership to complete the oil compression test. The dealership claimed I need a new engine. Because, there's a problem with the barring in the engine. I was told a new engine would cost $8,000 to replace. Since; there's no extended warranty. We have mantain regular oil changes between 2-3 weeks. Or, every 300-400 miles. The vehicle was purchased at about,54000 miles. And, now has 71000 miles. To our knowledge; there are other Kia vehicles under recall; which, shared the same problem; and, is deem unsafe. Because of,a defect in the engine's design cause, metal shavings to build up and, circulate through the engine, causing; a blown engine. And, a potential safety issue.
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle sputtered. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
My 2016 kia optima is using a quart of oil every 1000 miles.the dealership service department did a oil consumption test and confirmed the car was using that much oil and it was normal oil use according to kia.I told them I didn't agree that it was normal and the service department man agreed it was a lot of oil to use but said he had to go by kia's guidelines and I could file a complaint on the kia website. I filed a complaint with kia and was contacted 3 weeks later and told the same thing that 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles was within kia specifications.the car is still under the 100,000 miles extension warranty and the dealership has done all oil changes
Vehicle consumes oil at high rate. Approximately 5 qts per 3000 miles driven sometimes more often. After new oil is added, acceleration will delay at times, usually when starting from a complete stop. When the vehicle begins moving forward a cloud of bluish/white exhaust will be created. The clouds of exhaust occurs more often just after an oil change or oil is added. Will continue for the first 1000 miles then will become less frequent as more oil is consumed and the amount remaining in the oil pan is lessened. Has occurred since I purchased the car.
Burning oil
Requires numerous oil changes, loss of oil. Engine smokes if delays. Car hesitates often.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia optima. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact pulled over and the drove the vehicle back to her residence. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Vehicle started burning oil, completed oil consumption test. Dealership stated that I have to get a new engine due to combustion rings problem.
Was exiting the freeway, came to a stoplight, and as continuing with driving the check engine light starts blinking and was not able to accelerate, as if it was slipping. Car would not go over around 30 MPH until feeling the car not able to accelerate again. I used a code reader and got code p1326, which I had looked up and says it has something to do with a knock sensor detection system. Had bring my car in to get it checked out and was told my car had low oil, about 2 quartz. I do regular oil changes though and had done an oil change a few weeks prior. The shop I went to told me there may be a service campaign for the car. Was told specific years have had engine problems with oil, losing oil although no leaks or signs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ourisman chantilly kia (4105 auto park cir, chantilly, va 20151, (703) 263-2500) but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that she had to pay out of pocket for any repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Put gas in car and now engine light is blinking and my car is misfiring gears and jerking.
I started having problems with the oil disappearing not long after I got the new car kia optima year about february 2017 I keep pouring everyday more and more oil as I drive but it disappears. On or about august 28,2020, I received an email for a kia engine class action settlement federal court that advises suffer from a defect that can cause engine seizure, stalling engine failure and fire etc. And that the engine can be dangerous kia have been found liable for these claims. They said they gave me extra warranty but if it catches on fire or explodes then they would not help me and by then it is too late!! I told them that I am scared since I am a girl and keep adding oil and you never know what the engine machine malfunction can do. I could check the oil before going some where but you never know when the oil will all of a sudden disappear completely it is unpredictable. I have called kia manufacture phone at 1‑855‑951‑0807 and they are giving me the round around I am afraid to drive the car that one day it may do something and catch on fire. Please I would appreciate another car that will not catch on fire and be dangerous. See attached kia engine settlement class action
Burning oil and engine failure
Mid september, 2020, I began to notice that my headlights would turn off as I was driving. They would cut off for no more than 15 seconds and turn back on. I didn't think anything of it, until I started having issues with other components of my 2016 kia optima. On 11/30/2020 I was driving at 30mph through a residential area. As I was approaching a stop sign, my engine light came on. When I tried to accelerate, the car began to jump and hesitate. No matter how far down I pushed the gas, the care was jumping/shaking and wold not accelerate over 20mph. I pulled into an autozone where they ran a diagnostic test on the vehicle. Error code p1326 (knock sensor) came up. The next morning, I called coastal kia of wilmington in north carolina and explained to them what had happened. They sent an employee to pick up my vehicle (12/01/2020). They inspected my vehicle and informed me that the protocol was to perform a bearing clearance test and ecu upgrade. I picked up my car on 12/02/2020. A week later, I called the dealership again and informed them that although my engine light had not come back on, the acceleration issue was still occurring. I asked if they would look at the car again, to which they said no, that they cannot take a further look at it until the engine light came back on. On 12/20/2020 I was driving 40mph when my car began to stutter uncontrollably. The following morning I called kia again to inform them what had happened, and they agreed to take a look at it. On 12/22/2020 they called me and said that my car was burning oil and smoking excessively. They opened a tech case with kia and informed me that they could not do anything to the car until they heard back from them. On 12/23/2020 they called me again to tell me that the issue was not covered under a recall, and that my next step would be to replace my engine.
My oil pressure light continues to turn on and off even after replaced parts! Burning at least 2 quarts of oil per week! Brake lights stop working if headlights are on! Had to start using super to eliminate a rattle while accelerating uphill! Engine shakes!!
My vehicle started stalling when accelerating two days ago. My RPM's jump when shifting gears and it stalls and jerks when taking off from a complete stop. I took it to advanced auto parts and the code "p1326" showed on their code reader. Knock scensor is under the code and I've read where multiple people with this make and model of car have had the same issue and had their whole motor replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked at parking lot, when she noticed that the oil level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jeffrey kia located at 30800 gratiot ave, roseville, mi 48066, (586) 460-7061 and the contact was informed that the engine needed the oil to be topped off. The contact stated oil was added to the engine. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning however, soon after the vehicle stalled, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle remained at her mother's residence. The dealer was contacted and arrangements were made to have the vehicle towed which was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Pulled up to red light and engine light came on, then screen showed engine control failure, and lost power. Pulled in parking lot , called roadside assistance . Car was towed to dealership an hour away, they reset the computer said it needed an upgrade and I picked it up three days later. Had it home three days and samething again, car towed back to dealership and they again reset computer and said nothing else they could do till the car either blew up (which they know about these faulty motors)motor seized or caught fire. Now I have a $47,000 car sitting in my garage that I'm afraid to drive.
It began when we would try to start the car it seemed to have battery issues and have trouble starting, and finally the battery did drain but isn't holding charge but took it in to get checked and battery is fine. The headlights will randomly shut off while driving at night like if the sensor were in the day time. Now the engine light has came on while driving it and when you hit the gas it jerks the car after 20 MPH. This happens on and off where it will be fine then suddenly start doing it all over again everything also happens in different occasions.
Sometimes when I start the car it only runs at about 500rpm and the digital speedometer starts going up in numbers when I'm in park and I have no power steering. I can put the car in drive and park or open the door and it starts acting normal. It also acts like it's going to shut off when I come to a stop. I am aware that the rpms drop when you stop almost like a gas saver but with in the last 20 thousand miles it has gotten really rough. It burns oil like crazy the dealership is aware of this but can't do anything with the engine tell it throws a code and they can't duplicate any of my other issues, the front end has made awful noises for the last 50 thousand miles or so and has had the front suspension replaced but that didn't fix the issue. Iv has the knock sensor replaced but I'm convinced it was just a gimmick so the car won't throw codes anymore because it should be with the issues I'm having. Like when the electronic steering goes out I get no dash light. I wish kia would own up to their issues
Out of no where , my cars check engine light came on and lost compression. Wouldn't go over 40mph and I was on a busy highway so I pulled over got it towed home , did a diagnostic test and got a p1326 code which came back as a knock sensor problem.
My 2016 kia optima bursted into flames while stationary in front of my home.
Air conditioning going out with possible breakdown at seventy thousand miles air conditioner turns on but don't blow air
When I try to start my car it'll turn electrical components on but not my engine. I have absolutely no power steering when this occurs. Car will go into gear but I cannot accelerate. Happens more often than not.
My engine went out on my car even though I have oil in my car and I have maintain everything on the car. The mechanic found metal shavings in my oil.
Codes p1326 p0011 p0012.
The car uses way too much oil to only have 40k miles on the motor with no leakage at all. It smokes white cloudy smoke, my check engine light came on, and it also makes a ticking noise constantly. Took it to the kia dealership multiple times. And they can't find anything wrong.
So I just took my wifes car to our local mechanic who normally does our oil changes. The prior weekend I moved her car to mow the lawn and her oil light came on then went right off. I let it go because we where due for an oil change and didnt think anything of it( considering it's a 2016 and thought maybe the oil light would come on stating it needs an oil change). So the next week my wife tells me that her oil light came on twice in 1 day, I said ok I'll check the oil after work and engine has cooled down. I checked it and had no oil, great! So I brought it to our mechanic and he said that I need to call kia because it had 1/2 quart of oil in the pan and something just isnt right. Called the dealership and nobody has heard of these engines being known for drinking oil. So I researched this and found all these stories leading to an engine replacement. But every now and then( getting off subject) her lights will just turn off while driving down the road. Thankfully I was driving when this happened and was able to not run off the road. Called kia and all they said was bring it in, we will look at it and go from there. I was told nothing was wrong, got an oil change and went on my way. It happened 7 times after that. It's a great car! We love it but now knowing we will be looking at an engine swap isnt setting well will me at all! This is not right and regardless if we are the original owner or second owner, kia should bite the bullet and replace all 2.4 engines and wiring harnesses.
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