I know they make door handle covers for 3rd gen and 5th gen Optimas. I can't seem to find any for 4th gen, 2019 specifically. Does anyone know if they make these and if not, would a different car make/model fit? Appreciate it ..read more

What’s going on guys, new to this site. First I have a 2015 Optima Ex I purchased in 2017 from CarMax and knock on wood to this point havnt had a single issue. Recently, maybe the last 2 weeks, I noticed upon start up after it’s been sitting for a while, blueish smoke plumes out my exhaust briefly. It’s not constant but it’s a decent amount and stops after a few seconds. I’m wondering if I have a leak somewhere that’s causing oil to sit in the combustion chamber and when I start it, the... 2015 Optima EX Cold Start Burning Oil ..read more

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Hi community, I have a 2016 Optima SX in Ontario and I am having what I think a electrical issue. The problem started with dash message that my roof was open when it wasn't combined with an inoperable roof. Then, a few weeks later, during rainy weather, the car did not shut off when I pushed the start/stop button. It takes multiple tries and monkeying around with putting it in neutral or in gear. Then eventually I can get it to stop. A few times in neutral. The car will sound like it wants... Optima SX 2016 won't shut off with dashboard light theatrics ..read more

Hi, I bought a kiaoptima about 2 years ago from the Kia dealership used since then. I've had the engine replaced because of the bearings problem. it's always something new. So I went and got my brakes done about 9 months ago. They put new rotors, everything on the front. They didn't do the back cause it wasn't needed. I went back to the shop today because when I break my steering is shaking. Horribly and they told me that I need to replace all 4 rotors and a pin that goes in the steering... Sterring making noise and shaking ..read more

Hi I am hoping someone has any good information on brakes suddenly going to floor & being told I had an external leak yet never needed to add or lost any fluid. 100.$ picked up nothing any different then taken back & told it was the master cylinder needed replaced ticket says found brake pedal to be failing at a long stop light. Found Hydraulic bleed off causing issue first step to replace the brake master cylinder if issue is still there the next step is ABS MODULE $2,234.01 After master... 2013 Optima Turbo Charge Brake pedal & Steering dash lights on & off ..read more

Some of you may have seen my previous post of my Optima having a issue with random warning lights blinking, door lock/unlocking, speedo fluctuating, power steering wheel failing at one point. here is the youtube link:; So, I leased an EX with premium package on 2/21/12. On 3/5, my wife was shocked to notice the warning lights flashing on and off randomly, abs, tpms, esc, brake, check engine as well as door locking/unlocking automatically. We took the car... Lemon Optima - opinions needed ..read more

Hello! Second post on this—just bought a 2019 Optima S with leather trim package. Came off the lot with 66,000 miles on it. After three days of driving, I am getting the lights below. It started this morning on startup. I shut the vehicle off at my first stop and started her back up and no lights. Thought it might be a fluke. Went inside for a bit, came back out to leave, lights came up again on startup. Would this likely just be a fuse issue? What might... Kia Optima forward collision system help ..read more

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Looking for some help. I have a 2012 KIA Optima EX with GDL motor Was driving last week all was fine then my car just died on the highway. When I tried to restart it the car would keep dieing. Only way it would stay running you had to keep your foot on the gas. As soon as you let off it would due. Get it home hook up to OBD Reader comes back PO014, PO017. CAMSHAFT position sensor bank 1 sensor B, crankshaft position sensor. So i replace them both. Car won't start even after erasing the... 2012 KIA Optima Wont turn over ..read more