2001 Kia Optima Body and structure Problems

“I took my car for a state safety inspection and was told the engine cradle was beginning to show rust. I took it to a second provider who confirmed that this was the case. After doing some research I found that rusting of the subframe had been recalled but not for the state I live in (virginia).”

“As I was leaving my neighborhood, my car drifted to the right and fell on top of the right front tire. After inspection of the car, we noticed that there was a hole in the subframe where the suspension broke apart. Insurance informed me of recall sc075 and not Kia. Insurance will not cover because of recall and Kia will not cover because they did not recall it, they say.”

“Kmc's recall campaign no. Sc075 the sub frame on our Kia Optima 2001 has rusted through this caused the lower control arm and strut to collapse inward pinning the wheel at 45 degree angle and damaging the tire. The car is undrivable. Kia says they will only honor the damages in a northern state.... That uses road salt but we live on the gulf coast that is also a slat hazard area.”

“I took my 2001 Kia Optima, v6, 61,000 miles, to a quick lube place for an oil change. While attendant was changing the oil, he showed me several holes and cracks in the subframe where it had rusted through. Seems odd for a low-mileage, garage-kept, 7 year old car and, of course, it's not covered under warranty.”

“I purchased my vehicle on 10/20/08. Upon purchase, private dealer notified me of a recall on the vehicle. Vehicle was taken in to the local Kia dealership on 10/24/08 and recall sc037 was performed. Upon pickup of vehicle, I was notified by Kia dealership of recommendations listed on service invoice. On 11/06/08 vehicle was taken to my regular mechanic for inspection and service for items on the recommendation list from Kia dealership. …”