2016 Kia Optima: recalls and problems

Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine2026-09-24

The contact owns a 2016 kia optima. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. soon after the failure, the engine caught fire; however, the fire dissipated independently. the insurance agent was contacted and arrived at the scene to inspect the vehicle. the contact was initially informed that the vehicle was safe to drive; however, the engine failed to start after several atte

Power Train,Electrical System,Exterior LightingCrash2026-08-25

Vehicle was purchased in 2023. ac blower failure occurred for the first time in june 2024 and was repaired by pepboys. on 4/2/2025 the ve3hicle had an active recall event when the engine seized on the highway because of a faulty oil pump/filter, engine was replaced 4/17/2025 under that recall. kia advised at the time that the wiring harness should be replaced due to electrical issues at the time but said that there w

Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine2026-08-21

While driving at highway speeds on the freeway in san diego, the engine of my 2016 kia optima catastrophically seized without warning. i instantly lost all power steering, brake assist, and electrical power, creating an immediate life-threatening emergency. the vehicle was towed to a kia dealer. corporate techline and the dealership are refusing to perform the mandated settlement rod bearing test and are falsifying p

Electrical System2026-08-20

Blower motor is drawing excessive electricity, which in turn burns the fuse and junction pin, which in turn can start a fire in the car. kia of irvine suggested redoing all electrical wiring in the car, but that will not solve the issue. as soon as you turn on the ac, the blower motor will use so much electricity and amperage, so the blower motor fuse and junction pins on the fuse box starting to burn. wanting to c