2001 Kia Optima engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Kia Optima — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Defect #2032 engine families 1kmxv02.5d01 improperly made crankshaft position sensors didn't meet dimensional specifications. Epoxy flowed between gaps in cases and contacted the printed circuit board result cracked circuit board capacitor. *tr”
filed Apr 12, 2012
“The front frame and many components of my 2001 kia optima have completely rusted out. It currently has 50,000 miles on it and has had many problems since I purchased it. Check engine light is pretty much on every day. I was told it was something to do with the gas cap, although that never really…”
filed Sep 27, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 2, 2018Kia: intermittent mil on with no fault code stored; information about dtc p1330. Provides information relating to certain vehicles. In affected vehicles an intermittent short to ground in a circuit only intended for…
TSB-068 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 14 | 6% |
| 2017 Optima | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 Optima | 24 | 3% |
| 2015 Optima | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 Optima | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 Optima | 41 | 3% |
| 2012 Optima | 19 | 2% |
| 2011 Optima | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Optima | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.