Is there a recall on the 2015 Kia Optima?
Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC197. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
How much does a Kia Optima engine replacement cost?
Dealership says repair cost $6500.00 engine replacement. So working on lawsuit to get Kia Motors to issue recall just like they put out for 2011 -2014 engine recall, but they stopped there and didn’t include 2015. Obviously they have not fixed their manufacturing issues.
Is it safe to buy a Kia Optima without a test?
If buying from a third-party or non-Kia dealer I would not purchase the car without the test being done as you could be taking on a host of long-term problems.
When did the Kia Optima EX engine lock?
I own a 2013 Kia Optima ex my engine locked on sept 11th I towed it to car shop thinking I needed a started n i got the bad news then I call a Kia dealership and had it sent there after 4 days and misscommunication they gave me rental free the following week now it’s been almost two weeks and still haven’t heard from the dealership about my car
Is there a recall on the Kia Optima?
The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC197. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
The nearly 1.7 million Kia models are equipped with 2.4-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines and 2-liter turbocharged GDI engines. The engine warranty extension was announced as Kia issued a recall of about 68,000 Optimas, Sorentos and Sportages to fix problems caused by a previous engine replacement recall.
Can a Kia Optima be replaced for free?
KIA replaced the engine free of charge and supplied a loaner. We did have to pay for a new radiator that I believe was damaged during the engine swap. I also replaced the high pressure fuel pump that is located on top of the engine. The fuel pump was the original one that dealer swapped over to the new engine.
What does p1326 mean on a Kia Optima?
A special diagnostic trouble code (P1326) will be recorded in the engine control unit, but limp mode means the vehicle speed will be reduced to 1,800 to 2,000 rpm. If you own a 2011-2018 Optima, 2012-2018 Sorento or 2011-2018 Sportage and have questions, please call Kia at 800-333-4542.