2015 KIA Optima Not Starting After Engine Recall

Asked by Mocha Jun 26, 2019 at 01:55 PM about the 2015 Kia Optima LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car shut off while I was driving April 1, 2019.
Had it towed to the KIA dealership because they
said these engines were recalled. It took almost 3
months before I got my car back. They had to
ensure my car broke down do to engine failure,
submit documentation & pictures to KIA
headquarters and wait to receive the approval to
order the new engine. After the engine was
replaced, my car randomly didn’t start. The
dealership said I needed a new battery, so I
purchased a new battery from AutoZone and it still
was randomly not turning on. I took it back to the
KIA dealership and they said my car was not
starting sometimes because of the aftermarket
alarm on my car. The dealership recommended I
have it removed and told me about a place to have
it done at. I went to the recommended place, had
the aftermarket alarm removed and it seemed to
solve the problem THAT day. But the next day my
car wouldn’t start. I tried the brake, shift method
and that seemed to start it a few times but now my
car seems to take longer to start up. The power
works but it won’t start. Outside of the dealership
recommending I have the aftermarket alarm
removed, they don’t know what the problem is.
Any other suggestions out there on how to start
my car that has this brand new engine & battery?

1 Answer

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Guru9SKFX
    Reputation
    2,130
  • #2
    James Warner
    Reputation
    1,980
  • #3
    GuruV9XTS
    Reputation
    1,650
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
53 Great Deals out of 1,019 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota Camry
45 Great Deals out of 1,150 listings starting at $3,900
Used Hyundai Sonata
54 Great Deals out of 831 listings starting at $3,995
Used Nissan Altima
31 Great Deals out of 708 listings starting at $654
Used Kia Forte
89 Great Deals out of 1,668 listings starting at $3,495
Used Honda Civic
186 Great Deals out of 4,226 listings starting at $2,499
Used Chevrolet Malibu
48 Great Deals out of 1,130 listings starting at $2,995
Used Hyundai Elantra
161 Great Deals out of 3,095 listings starting at $3,300
Used Toyota Corolla
139 Great Deals out of 2,287 listings starting at $3,495
Used Ford Fusion
24 Great Deals out of 440 listings starting at $3,990
Used Nissan Maxima
18 Great Deals out of 207 listings starting at $3,995
Used Dodge Charger
31 Great Deals out of 972 listings starting at $4,888
Used Kia Optima Hybrid
3 Great Deals out of 33 listings starting at $8,295

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.