What is shift lock release in Kia Optima?
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the 4th generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years) Kia Optima sedan in releasing the transmission shift lock mechanism in order to move the gear selector from “Park” to “Neutral” in order to manually move a disabled vehicle …
Why does my 2014 Kia Optima not start?
I took my car back to Kia after my 2014 Kia Optima would randomly not start. It all happened after they replaced the motor after the Kia recall. They ran a diagnostic test and everything came back good. They told me they went in and checked things and made sure it all was tightened good and no loose wires.
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 the Kia Optima engine on back order?
The service advisor told me the engines are on back order and it may be a long as 3 months for repairs. Overall we are VERY SATISFIED with our Kia amd the professionalism of the service department at City Kia in Orlando. As far as buying one…. research the VIN…..THOROUGLY!!
Can a Kia Optima be towed back to Flagstaff?
Towed 90 miles back to Flagstaff, Kia dealership has been fantastic. Looks like brand new engine will be installed. Kia covering out of “normal” trip expenses. Will have loaner and once car repaired will be shipped back to Pittsburgh. 13 people found this helpful.
I took my car back to Kia after my 2014 Kia Optima would randomly not start. It all happened after they replaced the motor after the Kia recall. They ran a diagnostic test and everything came back good. They told me they went in and checked things and made sure it all was tightened good and no loose wires.
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
The service advisor told me the engines are on back order and it may be a long as 3 months for repairs. Overall we are VERY SATISFIED with our Kia amd the professionalism of the service department at City Kia in Orlando. As far as buying one…. research the VIN…..THOROUGLY!!
How often does Kia Optima miss a dead stop?
It occurs 3 or 4 times every 6 months. I began writing it down to show the Service department, but I’ve been told that if Kia can’t “replicate” the issue, they refuse to take action. The car misses or hesitates up to 6 or 7 seconds when starting from a dead stop.