So we have a 2015 Kia Optima. On June 10 2021 our car was completely fine just did our normal oil change, tune up, etc. it was running and starting just fine. The next day June 11th, 2021 my husband was on the highway and getting off at his exit and the car suddenly went into -€œlimp mode-€ it-€™s a safety mechanism on the car to stop it from completely blowing the engine and destroying other things. He was able to get the car home but was only able to go 25 miles a hour. The car is now currently sitting in our drive way throwing a whole bunch of different codes. First it was a rod in the engine and then now a misfire when the car hasn-€™t moved in over a month. From what I hearing from the dealership and other people this is common with the GDI engines. We are now out of a car and don-€™t even know what-€™s completely wrong with it. We-€™ve barely had a year of that.

- Dayton, OH, USA

Engine oil consumption is extremely high with no leaks and caused damage to the engine. Causing car to quit and lose power. I have been doing my oil changes correctly.

- Hazard , KY, USA

While driving 55MPH on highway vehicle suddenly stalled. I was able to coast to the shoulder on the right. I was not able to restart vehicle. Vehicle left on highway to be towed.

- Hobart , IN, USA

The contact owned a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed as an engine failure. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that they needed the maintenance history receipts. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,978.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

When I drive my car it smells just like it is burning or melting in the motor, it comes thru the vents and smells awful. It has only smoked a couple of times when I have turned it off. I have had it looked at but at first they couldn't find the problem. The second time I had it checked out they said that the changed the HECU on my car but it still smells like it is burning. It has been doing it for about 3 months.

- Lake City, FL, USA

I-۪ve completed the recall on Saturday it took them less then a few minutes even though the invoice said 0.00hrs. I showed that I had brake fluid leaking and the car smokes but was told to come back if things got worse. Saturday night I was driving to the house with my fianc̩e and the car started slowly if down, the check engine light came on. Then the car shut off in the middle of the highway after a while it just cut back on and smoke all the way to the house. If there was someone behind me I would have cause a accident but it not within my control. My car has randomly shut off while driving and a while later coming idling again, today making the 5th time with in 3days

- Birmingham , AL, USA

2015 Kia Optima approximately 120xxx miles, daily driver Regular maintenance on vehicle. Engine failed as I was driving to doctor appointment. No warnings, no fluids leaking, no irregular gauge readings, no lights. Vehicle had to be towed to nearest dealership. Confirmed engine failure, failed bearing test. Contacted Kia Motors Consumer related to failed engine. No update on engine repair.

- Moultrie , GA, USA

I had 2 incidents with my cars engine not even a year apart! I got my car 8/1/2020 on 10/03/2020 I had a blinking engine light come on. I got it towed to the Kia dealership and they told me they were going to replace my engine because their is recall.. well they didn-€™t they ended up running a -€œtest-€ and the engine light -€œcame off-€ and they gave me my car back. Now we-€™re back again with another engine problem on 5/20/2021 my engine light, oil light and battery came on! Luckily I pulled over in time because shortly after my car seized and then didn-€™t start! My pap came to get me and checked my oil and there was none in there! I just got an oil change and every time I get an oil change I run out of oil and coolant and windshield fluid so fast and get it replaced in between oil changes it-€™s ridiculous! I definitely think it had something to do with the recall on my engine I-€™m still waiting for a diagnosis on my car and it-€™s been 5 days since I-€™ve had my car towed to Kia with no answers still!

- Mckeesport , PA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the engine failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V519000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) in January of 2019. The contact was relating the failure to the recall. The contact was unable to service the recall because the dealer was behind on work. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Leesburg, GA, USA

I was driving in rush hour traffic I'm my 2015 kia optima when it just cut off while I was driving almost causing me to hit another car. Unsure of what was happening I had it towed to akin and bobs auto repair. They inspected the car and it needs a new engine. I had not had any issues with car before. Now I see there is a recall that is causing issue like I experienced that day.

- Pembroke, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the driver's side front window was unable to close completely. The vehicle was taken to local dealer alm Kia South (4310 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (678) 261-8409) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that an unknown component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated the vehicle was gain taken to alm Kia South to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

Every since I bought my 2015 Kia Optima from the Kia dealership in woodstock ga I have noticed a strange smell like burning oil in the engine I could smell it inside my vehicle while driving as well.also the engine always seemed to be running hot and certain days it took numerous trys to make the car start.also my lights would constantly flicker inside the vechile.I have payed off my Kia and sold it now but I received a letter stating I would be be eligible for somekind of compensation even after it was sold I'd like more information on this I lost the first letter I was sent so please let me know all my options here thank U and god bless my my car was a 2015 Kia Optima I began financing the vechile through ally on 12/04/2018 it was paid off 10/31/2019 also I kept hearing a knocking sound the whole time I drove my vehicle comeing from my engine as well as a burning smell while driving

- Acworth, GA, USA

I was driving my car on the expressway and suddenly it's stopped I tried to turning it back on but it wouldn't start. I had it towed to a nearby auto shop and the mechanic told me it was an electrical issue and they couldn't touch it. He also said it smell like something blow up it smelled like smoke. The next day I had it towed to the Kia dealership. Their mechanic and customer rep are telling me because I didn't do the recall on time the car would not be covered and I had to pay $7008 out of pocket even though I never got a notice for a recall. In their system they had a different address, and were able to updated my address and still told me I was liable because there are ways of checking for recalls.

- Chicago, IL, USA

My car is rapid losing oil in between regular oil changes. I have to constantly put oil in weekly and there not has there ever been any leaks. The oild is burning off way faster then it should burn. So on top of routine maintenance I have to purchase oil on top of it. The timing chain is suffering due to the engine going dry way too fast. This is a recall issue there is nothing wrong with my vehicle. This is very dangerous for someone unaware of this type of issue. The oil turns black quicker then it should as well. My mechanic said you all need to replace these right away or something bad is going to happen. It has taken a year for me to figure out how to report this issue.

- Kernville, CA, USA

My Kia is using and losing oil rapidly. As in in-between oil changes. There are no leaks and it is not burning oil. My engine has seized up twice, while driving on the interstate, because its rapidly using that much oil. My mechanic says he's worked on several Kia's with this similar problem. Where is my oil going? after calling 5 Kia dealerships today, none of them can get me in for at least 45 days because they are so backed up with fixing all the recalls.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

I was driving home from work and I noticed my vehicle having a hard time picking up speed and soon after it was a noticeable knocking noise coming from the engine. The RPM and dashboard gauges were very sporadic. I parked the car and popped the hood to find that there was somehow absolutely no oil, but no current sign of leaking from underneath. The car continues to knock when I start it up and am afraid of it overheating and it is currently parked. It smells definitely like burntness and when shifting into D3 and D it seems to be the most apparent that the engine could be having touble. Speeds and RPM gauge are most sporadic at high speeds and the exhaust pipe seems to have residue of some sort that isn't normal.

- Arlington, TX, USA

I had just left the construction zone on I-30 eastbound in benton, ar. I was in the left lane when the car began acting jerky as if it was trying to accelerate. I started to cross over to the right lane when I noticed smoking coming out the back. I got on the right shoulder, parked in front of exit 118, and turned off the vehicle. I was in my vehicle calling a ride when I noticed a gentleman running towards me yelling, "your car is on fire!" I got out of my vehicle, went around to the passenger door to retrieve my purse and laptop bag from the front passenger seat, and moved as far as possible to the rear of the vehicle. By the time, I had retrieved my items out of the front seat, there was smoking coming from the hood of the vehicle. By the time, I had begun walking to the rear of the vehicle, you could see flames coming from the hood. I was calling 911 as I walked to the rear of the vehicle. The cause of the vehicle fire is unknown. However, the vehicle was serviced the day before by K & a tires in malvern, ar. The camshaft was replaced, an oil change was completed, and the windshield wipers were replaced. Unfortunately, the invoice was in the glove department of the vehicle. The owner was given information that the vehicle was/is under an NHTSA recall# 20V519.

- Malvern, AR, USA

I was driving down the street came to a red light and when I tried to press the gas my wheels locked and the car wouldn't go. I had to push it down a hill and use neutral to get at least get the car off the main street and towed. The next day it was taken to Kia and now they are telling me they can't help because I couldn't provide receipts of any maintenance that was done on the car over time.

- Omaha, NE, USA

I was driving today on 95 North philadelphia! and then the engine shuts off and the battery lights and oil light did come on. And after that happened again on 73 New Jersey

- Palmyra, NJ, USA

When you accelerate, for example to pass another vehicle, the vehicle will completely shut off, all lights illuminating on the panel the vehicle. The vehicle must be placed in park and restarted. Sometimes it starts right away, sometimes it takes a few minutes.

- Brookhaven, GA, USA