2014 Kia Optima problems
The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima (Korean: 기아 옵티마), is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019.
First generation (MS; 2000)
From 2000–2005, Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing from the Sonata only in minor exterior styling details and equipment content. It was first shown in South Korea in July 2000 and was the first product of the Kia-Hyundai platform integration plan.
In Australia, the Optima was introduced in May 2001, offered only with a 2.5 L V6 engine, and choice of manual or automatic transmission. The updated Optima was offered with a new 2.7 L engine, 4-speed automatic (the manual was dropped), and features such as full leather interior and alloy wheels were made standard. Thanks in part to better marketing, sales increased to 41,289 units in 2005, an all-time high. The Optima was sold until 2006, when it was replaced by the Magentis.
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Common 2014 Kia Optima problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2014 Kia Optima, several common problems have been reported:
- Wandering Steering: Some owners have reported steering issues within the first 20,000 miles, where the steering feels like it is pulling to one side. This issue is often caused by damage to the steering box and can cost around $1,200 to fix.
- Gas Leaks: Another significant problem is gas leaks that can occur around 120,000 miles, particularly in the fuel lines and fuel sending unit. While the lines may be covered by a recall, replacing the fuel sending unit can cost $1,300.
- Weak Alternator: The Kia Optima is also known for weak alternator issues, especially when the car operates with high electrical loads. This can result in difficulties starting the vehicle and may require jump-starting the battery or replacing it.
- Faulty Door Latch: Owners have reported difficulties opening the vehicle doors from both inside and outside due to faulty door latch assemblies. Replacing the worn latch is often the solution to this problem.
- Faulty Throttle Position Switch (TPS): A faulty TPS can trigger the check engine light, misfiring, and power loss, typically occurring after crossing the 100,000-mile mark. Kia has made improvements to the necessary parts to address this issue.
These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the 2014 Kia Optima, ranging from engine failures to steering and electrical issues. Addressing these concerns promptly and through proper maintenance can help mitigate potential risks associated with these common problems.
Is there any problems with the 2014 Kia Optima?
Overall Rating 5/10 – 2014 is a bad year for the Kia Optima since there are a lot of problems making it earn a low overall rating. Owner reviews complain about engine failures at over 100,000 miles, an overly firm suspension, and broken interior parts.
Is 2014 a good year for Kia Optima?
The 2014 Kia Optima is better than your average midsize car , with decent handling, a nice interior, and a stronger base engine than most cars in this class. However, standout competitors surpass it with more-engaging driving dynamics, better fuel economy, and larger, more upscale interiors.
What is the engine problem on a 2014 Kia?
Theta II Engine Issues
These 2014 Kia Forte engine problems include knocks, oil leaks, complete engine failure, and even engine fires. These issues are known to reveal themselves around the 90k milestone of the vehicle. To Kia's credit, they did issue a recall to solve these problems in early 2021.
What is the common issue with Kia Optima?
Kia Optima Engine Problems
Over the years, the Kia Optima has been reported to have severe engine manufacturing and failure issues that may be causing its bearings to wear prematurely. In some cases, premature bearing wear and tear can trigger uncontrollable engine seizing, increasing the risk of causing an accident.
2014 Kia Optima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Optima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine problems
- Steering problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2014 Kia Optima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2014 Kia Optima
The NHTSA has received 500 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2014 Kia Optima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2014 Kia Optima vehicles.
2024-10-27
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 5XXGN4A76EG
- Components: SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Complaint Summary: I am the current owner of a 2014 Kia Optima, which is affected by recall 23V652 related to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU). The vehicle was imported to the UAE, and the recall was not addressed by the previous owner. As a result, I am now facing significant safety issues. Since taking ownership, I have encountered multiple engine problems, including sudden power loss, severe vibrations, and abnormal behavior from the throttle. These symptoms align with the issues outlined in the recall notice, indicating that the vehicle may pose a safety risk to me and other road users. Despite my efforts to diagnose the problems, I have already incurred costs exceeding 13 AED on various repairs and diagnostic services, all while being unaware of the existing recall. It was only recently that I discovered the recall information online, which has heightened my concern regarding the safety of my vehicle and the potential for further complications. Given these circumstances, I am requesting assistance from the NHTSA in resolving this recall issue and guidance on how to proceed with the necessary repairs while the vehicle is registered under my name in the UAE. It is crucial for me to ensure the safety of my vehicle for my own protection and for the safety of others on the road. I appreciate your attention to this urgent matter and look forward to any support you can provide. Please let me know if further information or documentation is needed Thanks alot
2024-10-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
- VIN: 5XXGM4A72EG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle suddenly went into LIMP mode. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact then drove to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that an unknown software update regarding the engine knocking was previously performed on the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be covered due to the rebuilt title. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
2024-10-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-18
- VIN: 5XXGN4A78EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: There is a recall on steering shaft.
2024-09-24
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- VIN: 5XXGM4A70EG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, a ticking sound and smoke was coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
2024-09-14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-11
- VIN: 5XXGR4A60EG
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: A high pressure fuel pump, the car is at a shop to get worked on. I was told not to drive the vehicle because it can catch on fire. The part that was leaking was connected to the engine which could cause the car to catch fire if it touched the hot engine. I was scared to drive the vehicle because it smelled like straight gas, I was terrified thinking the car was going to blow up. So I parked the car , so nothing bad can happen to me or others. I also Called Kia of Waldorf and the did not have an appointment until the following week of the 20th. Yes this was confirmed by an independent service center. No there was not any warnings on the dash board. But I do know it was a recall one time before on the high pressure fuel for Kia optima’s.
2024-09-13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-30
- VIN: 5XXGM4A72EG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH several hours after an oil change was performed on the vehicle, the engine seized. The battery, the check engine, and the low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road close to a swamp. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, and an engineer was sent to diagnose the vehicle. The engineer determined that the repair could not be covered because Kia Campaign Number: PI1803 (Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement) had not been performed on the vehicle; however, the contact had not received the Service Campaign notification in the mail. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact followed up with the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 127,718.
2024-09-11
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-30
- VIN: 5XXGM4A72EG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine seized and failed whilst traveling 70 MPH down I-10
2024-09-05
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 5XXGM4A76EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: There is a serious malfunction with the motor driven power steering. Needs replacement as I am not able to steer my car thus I am not able to drive it.
2024-09-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-23
- VIN: 5XXGM4A74EG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The contact also stated that the failure had occurred several days earlier, but the vehicle was able to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the camshaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic, who additionally determined that the engine had seized due to abnormal bearing wear, resulting in irreparable engine damage. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 136,000.
2024-08-29
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-28
- VIN: 5XXGM4A7XEG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Oil consumption issues. Was informed when check engine light appeared. Oil light also appeared. Over 3qts consumed in 20 days. Car shut off while driving. Engine noisy and shaky.
2024-08-28
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-28
- VIN: 5XXGM4A78EG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Motor seized up
2024-08-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-14
- VIN: 5XXGM4A75EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while reversing and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel felt abnormal and made an abnormal clunking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone however, the failure could not be replicated. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
2024-08-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: 5XXGN4A7XEG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My engine locked up while driving down the interstate. I was almost hit twice because I was in the middle lane trying to get over and it was slowly giving out. I was able to barely make it to the side of the road and cut my car completely off. Once the car was off it would not crank back up. I had it towed to a local shop. He called me the next day to inform me my engine locked up but that I had a recall on my engine for this exact issue but I would have to take it to the local Kia. BEFORE I even had it towed there I called and spoke with Kia about my recalls. They stated they were still covered and I had an extended warranty on the engine recall. Kia gets the car.. a week later they call me to tell me it is NOT the engine and only the starter! YAY! Right? Wrong, another week passes and they now call to tell me they replaced the starter and now it is my engine that is the concern, it is completely locked up and the recall will not cover it. I called the local shop back and talked to the guy there that said it should 100% be covered and he did not see an issue with my starter when he looked at it 2 days before it was towed to Kia from his shop. I would not have put a starter on the car if they would have told me there could still be an issue with the engine. They actually stated it was not the engine in the call that I approved the starter to be replaced in. Now they are wanting to charger me for the engine and the starter which was put on my car under false pretenses. They have fully taking advantage of me and that I do not know much about cars but lucky I had someone else look at it that does know a lot about cars before taking it to Kia. Otherwise I wouldn't have known they were trying to scam me. It is awful!
2024-08-01
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-23
- VIN: 5XXGM4A72EG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and restarted. The check engine warning light was blinking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to DTC Code: P0326 Knock Sensor (1 Circuit Range Performance Bank 1). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed the contact that there was no recall coverage for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 217,581.
2024-07-22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-19
- VIN: 5XXGN4A79EG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway and observed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had seized, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
2024-07-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-30
- VIN: 5XXGM4A76EG
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: driving down the road went over a speed bump and all the sudden the steering wheel started making a clanking noise it seem to steer fine but the steering column makes some kind of noise. i was told they have a recall on this item a bushing or something like that
2024-07-16
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-15
- VIN: 5XXGM4A75EG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I bought this from a dealer ship and it is having some issues when it is gearing down dont know if its the fuel injectors or what but its got some issue with it getting proper fuel
2024-07-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: KNAGM4A7XE5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Kia 2014 Optima LX-There are noises in the steering column when turning the wheel or going over bumps. It sounds like metal rubbing together. Took it to a mechanic and it was determined there was a coupler problem and it was recalled. The mechanic said we should take it to Kia to be fixed. I am anticipating having trouble getting them to fix it because my car year and model does not fit the total criteria. I am in New Jersey and live on the coast near long beach island. It is humid here even though NJ is not listed. [XXX] Kia recalled some 2011–2014 Optima vehicles to replace the flexible coupling in the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS). The recall was for vehicles produced between August 12, 2010 and December 18, 2013 that were sold or registered in areas with high humidity and warm ocean waters. The flexible coupling can wear out over time, causing noise when turning the steering wheel, especially when the car is stopped. Kia dealers replaced the coupling at no cost to customers. Please let me know how I should proceed. I will be visiting my local Kia to see if they will accomodate us. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-06-29
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-27
- VIN: 5XXGR4A7XEG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine died after knocking and shutting off in the middle of tragic. Engine will not even make a sound now. Spoke to the dealership ans they refused to repair my car bc 1) I stopped going to the dealership for maintenance back in 2016 and 2) I have not completed any of the recalls.
2024-06-11
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 5XXGR4A69EG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: White paint is peeling all over the car, in spots as large as 6 inches by 4 inches.
2024-05-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 5XXGM4A77EG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V224000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 231,054.
2024-05-08
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
- VIN: 5XXGN4A7XEG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: Pearl white paint is chipping and falling off all over the car. The paint isn't sticking to the factory primer, causing paint chips to fly off while driving. This issue also exposes the unprotected steel to the elements, causing rust and weakening the car body.
2024-05-07
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-02
- VIN: 5XXGR4A61EG
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: My son and his pregnant fiancé were traveling on [XXX] West bound Thursday [XXX]. They just got out of a construction zone near Rolla MO. At mile marker [XXX] the engine shut down with no warning at 60 mph and all the lights on the dash came on. He had a hard time controlling the car due to the steering being very tight and the brakes were manual. They got a tow to a safe place. I drove 5 hours to meet them and used a scanner to see what codes the car had. Zero codes showed up on my scanner. The engine immobilizer was engaged. We could not get the car started so I rented a U-Haul and car dolly and brought the car back to Indiana to the Avon IN Andy Mohr Kia dealer where we bought it. It was scheduled to be seen Tues [XXX] at [XXX]. I did not hear from them, so I called at 2:30. They informed me an engine was ordered for the vehicle. The Knock sensor detected a bearing knock and shut the car down at high speed on an interstate. The car has no outstanding recalls. I asked about the Knock sensor recall for Kia and ask why the car did not go into limp mod so they could make it safely off the interstate. No response from the dealer. This is a terrible design to have the car shut down at high speeds on an interstate. This could be deadly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-05-03
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 5XXGN4A74EG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle started losing motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. However, while replacing the battery and starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
2024-05-03
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-19
- VIN: 5XXGM4A74EG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone where the vehicle was scanned and diagnosed with a failure with the knock sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a local independent mechanic where the knock sensor was replaced. The contact stated that the failure had recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.
2014 Kia Optima recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2014 Kia Optima.
2023-09-25
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
2022-02-17
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC228.
2021-05-10
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles previously recalled under recall 20V-519. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence: An electrical short in the HECU increases the risk of a fire while parked or driving.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will install a new multi-fuse, and inspect the HECU for leaks, replacing the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 2, 2021. This recall supersedes previous NHTSA recall number 20V-519. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC212.
2020-08-27
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Optima and 2014-2015 Sorento vehicles. Brake fluid may leak inside the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU), possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence: If the HECU short circuits, there is an increased risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for leaking brake fluid and replace the HECU if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from other vehicles and structures until the recall repair is completed. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC197.
2020-02-21
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles equipped with 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or 2.0L GDI Turbo engines. The low pressure fuel hose may deteriorate and crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
- Consequence: If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
2018-12-19
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
2017-03-31
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: Kia Motor Company (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Optima, 2012-2014 Sorento and 2011-2013 Sportage vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
- Consequence: Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly, and replace the engine if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC147.
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Are you having problems with your 2014 Kia Optima?
Milan Kub 2024-10-18
Great ride!
Colton Russel 2024-08-19
The car is a great value. It performed perfectly and looks great too.
Norris Larkin 2024-08-12
Hey there! Have you considered getting the turbo? Your car might be a little sluggish without it.
Matt Nikolaus 2024-07-13
It's great to hear that the car is running smoothly and that you only have to fill up once a week. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying it so far and that you have no complaints.
Raleigh Christiansen 2024-06-05
It's great to hear that the product is lightweight and quiet, and it has a clean and luxurious look without the high maintenance costs.