10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,036 miles

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problem #8

Apr 012023

Optima

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the engine oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed an oil consumption test. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #7

Feb 282023

Optima

  • 129,999 miles
The passagen side seat belt comes on and beeps and stays on sometimes and other times it dont Then the check engine one day started flashing on me lost of power wouldnt do no more then 60mph

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #6

Feb 202023

Optima

  • miles
Car burns through 3 quarts of oil per week with just normal usage. Confirmed there are no oil leaks.

- Ewing, NJ, USA

problem #5

Dec 262022

Optima

  • miles
2020 Kia Optima with 39,000 miles. Check engine light came on for knock sensor and put into limp mode. Before the check engine light came on I've been noticing a faint noise during acceleration from the engine. Waiting to hear back on the overall problem.

- Sahuarita , AZ, USA

problem #4

Feb 242022

Optima

  • miles
Vehicle was tampered before purchasing, transmission mounts broken, evap hose gas tank and engine.. car was claimed as a lemon vehicle, dealership sold me a vehicle that-??s unsafe to operate. Dealership refuses to fix-??

- Orland Hills, IL, USA

problem #3

Jul 252022

Optima

  • miles
The Kia optima 2020 2.4 every 3000 to 4000 miles oil change is metal shavings in the old oil. The clicking noise stared it around the 10000 miles mark and now is getting worse with 60000 miles, everytime I hit the gas and goes over 30 miles loose a lot of power and a clicking noise come out, now is getting worse. Is a new car. Already change a ABS pump and I keep my oil change to the date. I m afraid the car is breaking. Help.

- Milford, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 052021

Optima

  • miles
I was driving in the freeway nearby San Jose, CA with my family in the car. I was doing 67mph. It was high elevation curvy road. I experienced engine stalling. The car suddenly stop accelarating and speed drop to 35mph despite pressing on gas.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #1

Jun 182021

Optima

  • miles
Owner's manual states the 1.6Turbo requires 4.75 qrts of oil with filter change. The car reads full after adding 4 qrts. Still reading full after double checking after 250 miles..Owner's manual typo". Incorrect dipstick during final assembly?.Following the manual could lead to overfilling/foaming issues and thus engine failure/safety issues. Perhaps a TSB needs to be done" Note: I used a Fram filter. Slightly smaller dimensions than original but in no way accounting for 3/4 qrts.

- Oro Valley, AZ, USA