2020 Kia Optima: recalls and problems

Power Train,Engine2026-09-22

While driving to work, my 2020 kia optima suddenly lost engine power and went into limp mode in the middle of the highway, leaving me stranded and creating a severe safety hazard in traffic. the check engine light immediately started flashing and displaying diagnostic code p1326 which indicates an abnormal engine and/or a catastrophic rod bearing failure. this problem has been confirmed by the kia dealership along wi

Engine2026-09-15

The oil consumption in my 2020 kia optima is low so fast and needs to be replaced frequently. the engine is always hesitant and bucking. the car when you press the gas shakes and doesn't take off properly i have brought this up to the dealership multiple times to be told nothing is wrong. when sitting at a light idle the car shakes and the rpm's drop and rev up. when you in reverse in the car and hit the gas the whol

Power Train,Engine2026-09-08

While driving, my 2020 kia optima suddenly lost engine power and went into limp mode on the road, leaving me stranded and creating a severe safety hazard in traffic. the vehicle threw diagnostic trouble code p1326, which indicates a catastrophic rod bearing failure. the problem has been confirmed by a kia dealership scanner. however, both the dealership and kia america are refusing to cover the inspection and repair

Fuel System, Gasoline2026-09-01

The contact owns a 2020 kia optima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle intermittently stalled and lost automotive power, with an abnormal odor entering the cabin through the air vents. the vehicle was restarted and returned to normal operation; however, the failure reoccurred. the "service in" message flashed on and off on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer wh