Why does my Kia Optima smoke?
This is most often caused by leaking fuel injectors that are constantly adding too much fuel to the engine. Or, you could have problems like a clogged fuel return line or a bad fuel pressure regulator.
Which is the worst model year for Kia Optima?
However, the site claims 2011 is the worst model year, based on the severity of problems reported, higher average costs to repair, and the average mileage of the vehicle when the issues arose. The most significant problem is worrisome as it relates to engine failure.
Is the Kia Optima an Engine Repair Trap?
Not all Kia Optima models are engine repair traps. In fact, Consumer Reports shows consumer confidence in surveys with vehicle owners. They offer predicted reliability ratings, based on the ownership experiences of years past, and for the Kia Optima, it earns a modest three out of possible five.
When did the Kia Optima 4 generation come out?
In case you were interested in buying a new Kia Optima this year, you’ll have plenty to get excited about with this one. The 2020 model is the fourth in the generation, initially introduced in 2016. So, it’s well beyond those problematic years of 2011, 2012, and 2013.
How often do Kia OPTIMAS have engine problems?
Based on the ownership experience data collected by CarComplaints.com, these failures resulted in over $5,000 repair bills, requiring owners to replace their engines altogether. Most experienced their engine issues around 92,000 miles.
How did the Kia Optima ex Turbo get replaced?
The engine on my 2012 KIA Optima EX turbo with over 130,000 miles on it, was replaced free of charge by the KIA dealership. They paid my towing bill, provided me with a very nice sedan rental car and it only took a little over a week to get the new engine installed. The service provided by their service department was nothing short of fantastic.
Is there a problem with the Kia Optima exhaust?
The problem exists, and if Kia doesn’t make an effort to correct it, someone is going to get killed when they pull onto a busy highway, expecting the car to accelerate properly, only to have it choke, and along comes a tractor trailer that cannot stop and boom-they’re dead. I hope it isn’t me.
Is there an engine recall on the Kia Optima?
25 people found this helpful. I have a 2015 Kia Optima the engine is knocking I took to dealership and they said because I have 130thousand miles its not covered and they want over 6000 to repair but I can say that this car went back several times before I reached the not covered mileage very dissatisfied with kia and customer service.
What’s the top speed of a Kia Optima?
Engine elk not go above 2500 rpm, I can shift at that speed with manual transmission, so top speed is 70 mph but getting there is slow. Engine light is on, no diagnosis or repairs yet.