The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced due to abnormal knocking sound. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, there was a strong gasoline odor coming through the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the low pressure fuel hose was leaking significantly and needed to be replaced; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:?22V093000?(Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact received a recall repair regarding a system upgrade for the knock sensor detection system and experienced the failure since the repair was performed. The vehicle was emitting a fuel odor and had a burning odor as if the vehicle was overheating. The driver-€™s and passenger-€™s side side-view mirrors would close while driving at various speeds. The Push to Start button had to be pressed several times to start the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the fuel odor was due to a hole in the fuel line hose. The passenger-€™s side side-view mirror had been replaced. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V907000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving the vehicle, she became aware of a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle recently, he noticed that the high fuel pump leaked fuel. There was no warning. The contact called the parkway family Kia located at 22555 us-59, kingwood, tx 77339, and was informed that there was no recall on the VIN. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. Consumer stated dealer was not able to help.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to mike murphy Kia (6150 altama ave, brunswick, ga 31525) where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer contacted the manufacturer for approval to have the engine replaced under NHTSA campaign number: 18V907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine). The manufacturer notified the contact that the engine replacement failed and that another engine needed to be ordered to replace the defective engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Canton, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and stalled while the check engine blinked. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home despite the engine stalling persistently. The contact drove the vehicle to an auto zone to have the vehicle diagnosed, but they suggested the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The contact took the vehicle to crain Kia of sherwood (5830 warden rd, sherwood, ar 72120, 501-436-4852) where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed replacement. The failure was associated with NHTSA campaign number: 18V907000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine). The contact was driving a loaner vehicle for the past month because the vehicle was still being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000. The VIN was unknown.

- North Little Rock, AR, USA