Kia Optima Questions Maintenance & Repair

Door Locks And Turn Signals Aren't Working

I replaced to 20 amp fuse for a 2015 Kia Optima that controls the door locks and signals but they still aren't working. What esle can I check?

How Would I Go About Rebuilding My Motor

I Have A Code On My Car

I have a code u0164

2012 Kia Optima EX Won’t Start Sometimes

I have a 2012 Kia Optima and had the engine replace a little over a year ago because of the recall. I also had them replace the starter at the same time. A few weeks ago I was getting ready to lea...

2012 Kia Optima Ex Key Fob

I have a 2012 kia optima ex and when I get into the car and try to start it it say that no key is detected I need to insert the key. I insert the key into the slot in the glove box and it starts up....

2016 Kia Optima Flashing Check Engine Light/Loss Of Power

9/29 Flashing checking light came on and car would not go past 62 mph, had a code of P1326. Took car to Rodeo Kia Avondale AZ. 9/30. Dealer did a diagnostic test in engine. Engine failed, dealer ...

Navigation And Hands Free Connection Issues

How to bypass caution screen when none of the buttons are highlighted?

2015 Kia Optima EX Sheared Off Battery Terminal Bolt

Advanced Auto Parts installed a battery in my car and the gentleman sheared off the negative battery terminal bolt. They want to fix it by drilling out the bolt. Is this the correct way to fix thi...

Could The Bad Starter Be An Issue With Kia

I have a 2013 Kia Optima and just had to replace the starter yesterday at the Kia Dealership in Merriam Kansas. Starter was right at 700 dollars. The motor sounded like it was running, lights c...

2012 Kia Optima EX, 2.4 GDI Doesn't Start On Occasion

I have a 2012 Kia Optima EX, 2.4 GDI engine. Occasionally once every few days when I hit the start button it won't start until I jiggle or move the shifter out of park and back in. I did replace the n...

2018 Kia Optima Trunk Latch Stuck Trunk Won’t Open

I tried opening it with the key with the buttons and I get nothing, I already looked for the manual release behind the seat, for whatever reason my car did not come equipped with it, please help.

2012 Kia Optima Cut Off Won't Start

While driving my car cut off and now won't start.

What Could It Possibly Be?

My 2012 Kia stopped accelerating all of the sudden and started making a clinking noise from the engine, it starts fine but the noise comes in immediately and it only accelerates to about 5mph

I Need Help With My Ac In My Car!!

Why does it take so long for my ac to get cold in my 2012 Kia Optima sx but when it does it’s really cold?

My 2012 Kia Optima Won’t Start.

My 2012 optima won’t start. At first it said key not found so I inserted the key in the slot. Then the dash would come on and just flicker really fast but the car didn’t start. I took the key out...

Sluggish And Engine Light Came On.. What's Up?

Took my 2016 to the car wash and on the ways home my engine light started flashing and it acked like it wanted to die... I push my gas to the floor and my rpms show as if I'm speeding up but my car...

Car's Check Engine Light Is Blinking After Driving Through A Puddle.

Hi, I had to drive through a major puddle yesterday as there was no information/detour option regarding the puddle. The car now has Check Engine light blinking. The car jerks on acceleration, which ...

Brake Light Won't Cut Off

I have a 2007 kia optima, the brake lights would not turn off so I changed the brake light switch. However the light still will not go off. What else could it be?

My Instrument Cluster Don’t Light Up

I put an aftermarket radio on my car could this be the cause

Should Kia Reimbursement Me For The Starter After Engine Seized

My 2013 kia optima broke down when driving on the highway. I tried to restart and smoke came from under hood. I had it towed to local mechanic. They replaced the starter and said the engine was si...