2011 Kia Optima recently went dead. While driving roughly 35 mph, the engine seized up with no warnings; no loud noises, no pops. 99K miles on the car at the time of engine failure. Had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Service department then notified me that the engines had been recalled, April 2017. First, the dealership would conduct an inspection, required before securing eligibility for the recall. So I am patiently waiting to hear back from the dealership. I have no vehicle to commute to work. My insurance coverage does not afford rental vehicles in the events of mechanical failures.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

While I was driving on the city streets I was preparing to make a left turn and the light was about to turn red, so as I was in the middle of the intersection my car's engine just completely stalled on me and I could not accelerate while my car was slowly rolling through the intersection with oncoming traffic which created a dangerous situation for me. This happened to me a second time again while I was taking a left turn with on coming traffic there was no lights or stop signs posted on this particular road and my car just lost power while I was still in the middle of the road in motion, which caused another dangerous situation for me and the other drivers where they either had to slam on their brakes or quickly change lanes to avoid hitting my stalled car

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the contact heard a knocking noise under the hood of the vehicle. The failure recurred. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the connecting rods for the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was verified by the koons Kia of woodbridge Virginia dealer. The contact informed the manufacturer who had the vehicle inspected and found metal shavings in the engine and stated that the vehicle needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to make the dealer repair the vehicle free of charge. The manufacturer opened case number: K3368562. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

- Kennett Square, PA, USA

Engine failed suddenly while operating at highway speed

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

I was driving on the freeway taking my exit when the car turned off I managed to put it in neutral and pulled to the side of the road I tried to start the car back on but fail to do so. I got a mechanic to take a look at it and told me the engine seized

- Dallas, TX, USA

I was driving and my car stalled and would nogo when I pressed the gas it started making loud noises and smoked car cut off would not crank shop says engine failure bearings and rods

- Lagrange, GA, USA

My Kia was making a whistling noise on and off for awhile then my oil light would flicker so I figured I need an oil change. Got my oil changed and then the car started make a knocking noise and would get worse with acceleration and would have a hard time accelerating. It would jolt and vibrate and make knocking and flapping noises. Turn on my road to go home and lost power. My car slowly came to a stop I could not accelerate at all. My engine, battery, oil, and eps light came on. I tried starting it up and would come on for about 5 seconds make a lot of noise and the engine would turn off but my radio and windows still worked. My ac was on but not cooling. All the cabin lights work still but my brake are stiff.

- Marble Falls, TX, USA

2011 Kia Optima. Engine seized while driving on the highway. Almost crashed. Swerved off the road, it made a funny noise under the car and then I had no control and the engine died. I just had the oil changed and the mechanic said the oil was black. It sucked up all the oil causing this to happen. Very dangerous. Never received a recall or letter anout this. Two weeks in the ahop and still no engine.

- Norwood, MA, USA

While driving about 30 mph on country road, vehicle just stalled and would not restart. No warning lights or anything. Had it towed to mechanic garage and he found the engine was seized. All recommended maintenance had been kept up on the vehicle and it had been running without any issues.

- Kansasville, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. While parking the vehicle, it stalled and smoke was seen under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine seized and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to a possible future recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,255.

- Dunellen, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound under the hood. The contact continued driving and the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also noticed a knocking sound under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rod bearings at the bottom of the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was an upcoming recall, and that the recall notices would be sent in May. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

Vehicle stalls while driving or shuts down while sitting at red light.

- Memphis, TN, USA

I have was driving on the highway a D my engine just turned off and all the engine light turned on on the dashboard. I was told by dealer my engine gave out and it is covered based on the recent recall

- La Habra, CA, USA

While traveling in a 65mph zone the vehicle stalled with out indication or dash lights. Vehicle lost steering and control, putting myself and others at risk of danger. Stopped the vehicle. While trying to start the vehicle, turned the key and all dash lights were present but the vehicle would not start, click or turn over. Issue resulted as an engine failure.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

I was on interstate 65 I was going about 55mph and began to accelerate when the vehicles engine stalled. There were cars coming from behind I quickly got over into the emergency lane and came to a stop. There were no warning lights that came on prior to this occurring. I never heard any type of knocking from the engine either. It was a terrifying moment having the car stop for some unknown reason. 4 days later there as was an announcement of a recall from Kia regarding the connector rod. I have been told the motor is locked up but no one has told me why. Kia corporation has been slow to respond. They have said that its not an official recall until the end of May. They have provided me with a case number but the case specialist has yet to call me back.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Vehicle sized on the hyw while approximately 65mph. It was towed to Kia, who stated they would replace the engine with a new one. However they replaced it with a manufacturer or modified engine. My car now vibrates and has inconsistent fule injection. I have reported to this to the service manager and to Kia corporation. I have yet to hear back from either about correcting the issue.

- Reni, NV, USA

Engine seized up on me without warning while driving, engine light etc, on I-10 November 2016, contacted Kia case # K3330321 had me tow the vehicle to them for warranty extension work for the engine connecting rod. They then told me it was out of warranty and would not repair vehicle. I canceled plates and it is still sitting in my yard unrepaired. Even had the case escalated higher up with Kia with no results. Only incurred more cost, they estimated me $7000 to replace the engine.

- Paulina, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 17V224000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard from the engine area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic for inspection and diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was traded in due to the failure and the contact no longer owned the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.

- Hurlock, MD, USA

"engine seizing recall" Kia recall number is SC147. I was driving down the interstate about 70 mph heading to jacksonville Florida from valdosta Georgia and the car begin to decrease in speed then as it decreased speed I pulled over and good thing I did because the wheel locked. I tried to start the car but nothing would happen. I was in the car left lane when the car begin to decrease in speed and as I tried to pull over there were cars passing and I was almost hit not only from behind but on the side because the car could not be driven fast enough to pull off the road.

- Ladson, SC, USA