Does Kia have lifetime warranty on motor?
As long as you keep up on your maintenance, our Lifetime Warranty will pick up the tab for any costly powertrain repairs that may arise, including repairs to the Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case and Drive Axle. Learn more about the Kia Manufacturer Warranty here.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Kia engine?
The average price of an engine rebuild comes between $2,500 and $4,000 for both labor and the cost of parts. In Kia cars, engine failure is a common occurrence. The average cost to fix the catastrophic engine failure is around $5,300, while the average cost to fix an engine failure that can lead to a rebuild is approximately $4,600.
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.
How many KIAS have been recalled for engine failure?
NHTSA investigated Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failure and fire problems, affecting nearly 6 million vehicles in 2015 alone. Out of the 6 million vehicles in question, 2.4 million Kia vehicles were recalled to fix the engine failure, leading to a high Kia engine repair cost and safety concerns for car owners.
Is there check engine warning light on 2016 Kia Optima?
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.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia engine?
Other owners report paying more than $5,000 to replace engines in the affected Kia vehicles, not counting the expense of rental cars while waiting for repairs. The plaintiffs claim that not only did Kia conceal the engines were defective and prone to failure, the owners also have vehicles worth much less than they should be.
Is there an engine problem in a 2016 Kia Optima?
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.
NHTSA investigated Hyundai and Kia vehicles for engine failure and fire problems, affecting nearly 6 million vehicles in 2015 alone. Out of the 6 million vehicles in question, 2.4 million Kia vehicles were recalled to fix the engine failure, leading to a high Kia engine repair cost and safety concerns for car owners.
How long does it take to replace a Kia Optima engine?
If it had “passed” the warranty is extended as there is a high chance you will have future engine failure. As someone posted previously, the backorder time for replacement is long, they are estimating 2-3 months based on previous orders.