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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    The stupid things that happen with this car, '11 EX-T, that have never been seen before, at least by me in the 60 years of car ownership. Headed to Atlantic City yesterday and about 75 miles from home on the Garden State Parkway running around 70/75 mph and the interior lights come on and we...
  2. The Service Center
    2012 Optima EX. 60,000 miles. When driving at a steady speed, the engine speed will drop to idle. This is clearly felt as the car will slow down and stepping on the gas pedal does nothing for about 3 to 5 seconds, then returns to normal. It does not stall. It does not run rough. The engine...
  3. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    And it was mentioned how off the offset was and that it probably would not work/be safe. Can this be confirmed one way or another since I saw this photo posted on a K5 facebook group. So what's the verdict, I would love to throw these badboys on my SX
  4. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey guys, My 2013 optima EX, bone stock, cut off on me tonight on the way to dinner. I was driving 75mph, cruising along then I noticed I was slowing down. I pressed the has pedal, nothing happened. I looked down at my instrument cluster, I had some lights on and noticed my engine rpm's were at...
  5. The Service Center
    I have a 2011 Kia Optima SX. Front brakes are 6mm. Front Rotors are 2 years old. Rear brakes and rear rotors were just replaced. The issue I am having is that when i start lightly braking at slow speeds i get a high pitch squeak. I can hold that squeak if I keep the pressure on the brake pedal...
  6. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Going on the 405N around 70MPH, hit the accelerator to pass this car and POOF, didn't hear anything but I noticed something wrong, looked at my RPM and it was at 0. Car wouldn't start again and had tow it home. Thank god when I went home and did a little googling I found out about the recall...
  7. New Member Introductions
    2013 Kia Optima hybrid ex. Never owned a Kia. First one. Never had any issues, love my car! until I had a few icons go off and was immediately instructed to turn off vehicle. Turns out power relay assembly stopped working and so did the safety plug, anyone encountered an issue like mine? Have...
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    last weekend on our way home from Sudbury, I hit a moose on hwy 69. luckily my wife and I walked away unscathed. im still wandering aimlessly in awe how that happened. Just google moose hits and you'll see why. unfortunately my beautiful KIA 2014 SX TURBO was not so lucky. I was all excited too...
  9. Hybrids
    Bought a new 2015 KOH recently, approx 350 miles on the clock. 10 days and approx 200 miles later, we were driving on the interstate, there was a slight jolt, and the engine powered off - speedo went to zero although still coasting. We had no power, no indicators and the immobilizer light was...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    When I'm in park and press the shifter button in, it makes a weird sound. It only happens while in park. Anyone know what it is? View My Video ---------- Post added 12-08-2014 at 11:24 AM ---------- Previous post was 12-07-2014 at 05:49 PM ---------- Anyone? :X
  11. New Member Introductions
    Hi all, My name is Chris, and I'm from Washington State. I've been checking out this forum for the past couple years after I bought a 2013 Optima LX, and just traded it in for the Optima I wanted all along. So I bought a 2015 SXL. I love how helpful this forum is and am glad to finally be a...
  12. New Member Introductions
    Ladies and Gents! My names Jeff I live in CT and I've been reading the forums since the 17th of september which is when i got my satin metallic K5 SX. Might I add I absolutely LOVE this thing... Its my very first turbocharged vehicle and it kicks like a mule! It fit all my needs with me having 2...
  13. New Member Introductions
    Bought my Optima in Jan. Just joined today to provide info on a BSD System problem on another thread. ---------- Post added at 09:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 AM ---------- I intended to add some information to an existing thread where the "Check BSD System" issue was being...
  14. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I'm new to the Optima and have noticed when trying to coast and even when applying the breaks, the car will sometimes lunge forward as if it is downshifting. It almost feels similar to if you had a manual trans and were to let off the throttle without pushing in the clutch. Is this normal with...
  15. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Can you do it??? I cant get it to work, I actually have to unplug the drive, un sync my phone, turn off the car, turn it back on, resync the phone then start streaming and sometimes it works, most times it just says mo media when I hit the button... Edit due to replies that have nothing to do...
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