Why did my Kia Optima catch on fire?
The fire was not the result of an accident or recent maintenance. The car simply burst into flames in the engine compartment while driving. Upon research I was able to find out that the Kia Rio has the same engine used in the Kia optima which has been recalled.
What’s the problem with my Kia Rio engine?
Mechanic indicated this is a common problem with most Kia with the gdi engines. 2 weeks after oil change the car started smoking and was almost completely out of oil. Took it to another mechanic who said the engine should be recalled and he didnt understand why it wasnt.
How big is the turning circle on a Kia Sportage?
Not surprisingly, the Sportage’s 35.4-foot turning circle beats all major competitors except the Subaru Forester (34.4 feet), Toyota RAV4 (34.8 feet) and Mitsubishi Outlander (34.8 feet). I suspect an immediate turnoff for many shoppers will be the driver’s seat.
Why did my Kia Rio stall at a red light?
Sitting at a red light in city traffic, pressed the gas to go when green light occurred and car stalled. Lights, power windows, radio all still worked, but the engine was dead. Let car sit for 30 minutes, it started up completely fine. Car stalled again at red light while at idle in city traffic.
How to know if your Kia is on a recall?
If you drive a Kia vehicle, you should go to the Kia website to see if your car is on the recall list. All you have to do is type in your VIN number. The entire list will pop up so you can be aware that your car could potentially experience these awful engine problems.
What to do if your Kia engine stops working?
If you start to experience Kia engine problems, you could be facing some very costly repairs. If your engine stops working, your car will shut down. If you notice your Kia is running differently than normal, you always go get it checked out by a mechanic.
Are there any safety issues with a Kia?
It is important to be aware of some of the common safety issues many individuals are facing with their Kia vehicles as many of them are engine problems. Engine Stalling: Kia recently announced that more than 100,000 Kia vehicles worldwide are at risk of engine stalling.
Why does my Kia airbag keep going off?
Kia is claiming that this issue relates to a faulty wiring harness that is built into the front passenger seat. The harness is normally used to determine if there is a passenger in the front seat. If there is, it detects that and the airbag will go off in the event of an accident. Over time this harness can decay and give a false positive.