2018 Kia Optima: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-08

The contact owns a 2018 kia optima. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle jerked abnormally. the failure persisted while driving, and the vehicle lost motive power. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted while driving. the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired under an unknown recall for an engine software update and key fob replacement; however, th

Engine2026-08-20

The contact owns a 2018 kia optima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and failed to exceed 52 mph. the vehicle shut off. the contact stated that the engine was running rough while stationary and the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to an auto parts store, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle was in limp mode

Air Bags,Seat BeltsCrash2026-07-19

I was run off the road by a drunk driver i hit a tree at 35mph my air bags did not deploy nor did my seat belt lock!!!! i now have multiple injuries i have broken bones all throughout my face!!!!! a severe concussion!!!!! any time i call the the customer care center and try and get information or call someone i either get hung up or gave the run around and then hung up on my mother in law has also tried calling and h

Engine2026-07-09

I’ve had my 2018 kia optima for round about two years.i only got this car because they refused to replace my previous engine on my 2015 kia optima,even though i had a warranty but that’s another story(kia on the blvd).this car have given me problems from the start.going through oil in less than a month,which they can never find a leak,not being able to go over a certain speed before i start to hear noises.ive complai