Kia Motor Optima 2006
Model Optima made in 2006 by Kia Motor got 2 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (power train).
Model 2006
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-061 REV 1 | 07/01/2010 | 10034637 | Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s). *pe | 12/13/2010 | |
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| KT-2009042201 | 04/22/2009 | 10030292 | Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03. | 09/18/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TSB-061 REV 1 | 07/01/2010 | 10034637 | Kia: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8l and 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s). *pe | 12/13/2010 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| PE10046 | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION | 11/22/2010 | 04/05/2011 | Transmission Shift Cable Detachment | 11V153000 | |
| During manufacture the automatic transmission shift cables in certain subject vehicles were installed incorrectly causing extra tension on the cable.this condition can cause the shift cable to detach from the gear shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted.the shift lever can be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.if this were to occur, and if the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away thus creating the risk of a crash.kia is conducting a safety recall (11v-153) to correct the subject problem in approximately 70,115 model year (my) 2006 through 2008 kia optima vehicles produced from 9/29/2005 to 6/13/2007.kia has stated that the early my 2006 optima vehicles built before 9/29/2005 had different automatic transmission shift cables and shift levers than the subsequent my 2006 through early my 2008 optima vehicles built up to 6/13/2007.beginning 6/14/2007, kia changed the assembly process for the shift cables to ensure correct installation.as for the recall remedy, kia dealers will inspect the shift cables for correct installation, and re-install them, if necessary.for more details on the recall, see nhtsa recall 11v-153.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||
| PE10046 | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION | 11/22/2010 | 04/05/2011 | Transmission Shift Cable Detachment | 11V153000 | |
| During manufacture the automatic transmission shift cables in certain subject vehicles were installed incorrectly causing extra tension on the cable.this condition can cause the shift cable to detach from the gear shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted.the shift lever can be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.if this were to occur, and if the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away thus creating the risk of a crash.kia is conducting a safety recall (11v-153) to correct the subject problem in approximately 70,115 model year (my) 2006 through 2008 kia optima vehicles produced from 9/29/2005 to 6/13/2007.kia has stated that the early my 2006 optima vehicles built before 9/29/2005 had different automatic transmission shift cables and shift levers than the subsequent my 2006 through early my 2008 optima vehicles built up to 6/13/2007.beginning 6/14/2007, kia changed the assembly process for the shift cables to ensure correct installation.as for the recall remedy, kia dealers will inspect the shift cables for correct installation, and re-install them, if necessary.for more details on the recall, see nhtsa recall 11v-153.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||
| PE10046 | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION | 11/22/2010 | 04/05/2011 | Transmission Shift Cable Detachment | 11V153000 | |
| During manufacture the automatic transmission shift cables in certain subject vehicles were installed incorrectly causing extra tension on the cable.this condition can cause the shift cable to detach from the gear shifter assembly's dowel pin preventing the transmission from being shifted.the shift lever can be moved into the park (p) position while the vehicle transmission is still in the last used gear before detachment.if this were to occur, and if the driver leaves the vehicle without engaging the parking brake, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away thus creating the risk of a crash.kia is conducting a safety recall (11v-153) to correct the subject problem in approximately 70,115 model year (my) 2006 through 2008 kia optima vehicles produced from 9/29/2005 to 6/13/2007.kia has stated that the early my 2006 optima vehicles built before 9/29/2005 had different automatic transmission shift cables and shift levers than the subsequent my 2006 through early my 2008 optima vehicles built up to 6/13/2007.beginning 6/14/2007, kia changed the assembly process for the shift cables to ensure correct installation.as for the recall remedy, kia dealers will inspect the shift cables for correct installation, and re-install them, if necessary.for more details on the recall, see nhtsa recall 11v-153.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 11/05/2007 | 5033 | 5 | 03/01/2006 |
| Car purchased new 3/1/2006. at mileage 5,033 and to current 16,675 belts and pulleys problem exists.. the problem has been confirmed by a tech expert that the mfr and customer agreed to allow inspect the car. a recurring drive belt tensioner and drive belt problem still exists after several belts and tensioner have been replaced.....5 confirmed repairs. it has been expressed to the manufacturer that we do not feel safe driving a car in a state of disrepair. we are afraid the tensioner or belt may fail during operation. if this happens, the motor can be severely damaged. power steering, water pump and all electrical cease to function. this is the explanation i have from a kia rep on audio. the manufacture claims there are no verifiable warranty concerns and the loud noise at start up and constant squealing and chirping while driving are normal. the kia rep also claims on the audio that these parts have never failed on there cars. the technical expert also confirmed a surging problem still exists even though the mfr states they can not duplicate it. the first time the surge & stall problem was repaired (9/23/2006) it was already a tsb issued by mfr to nhsta in dec 2004 for model 2006 with regards to a canister vac. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/27/2007 | 4 | 05/17/2006 | |
| Headlights keep blowing out. dealer tells me that after market bulbs will not work and original bulbs only last 1 year. windshield molding came out while riding down interstate and airbag light keeps coming on. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32220 | RAY CARTER KIA | 904-771-6078 |
| IN | INDIANAPOLIS | 46227 | RAY SKILLMAN KIA | 317-888-9500 |