2014 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsumptankdrain Plug Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsumptankdrain Plug Issues in the 2014 KIA OPTIMA
1 engine and engine coolingengineoillubricationsumptankdrain plug complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KIA OPTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsumptankdrain Plug Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking with unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely and smoke started coming from the vehicle with a smell of burning oil coming from the vehicle. While the vehicle was being towed, the contact saw that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the stated that the oil drain plug was missing. The vehicle was not repaired because the vehicle had open recalls and the recalls could not be repaired because the oil drain plug needed to be replaced first. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the dealer reported the issue. The...
Other 2014 KIA OPTIMA Problem Areas
Engine
269 complaints
Steering
90 complaints
Unknown Or Other
86 complaints
Electrical System
56 complaints
Structurebody
48 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
37 complaints
Service Brakes
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
20 complaints
Power Train
19 complaints
Exterior Lighting
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
16 complaints
Air Bags
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
6 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint