My car started going really slow and RPM was going to 3 or higher but NO power to make the car have speed over 40 to 50mph. No check engine light us on so the auto stores can't read the probkem? Can you advise? Do you know anything about RECALLS ON 2013 OPTIMAS?I've already spent hundreds fixing other r
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It's hard to tell from here but in general if your engine is revving up but the car is not moving appropriately that indicates you probably have a transmission problem. There can be stored codes without lighting the check engine light. A professional grade, dealer-level scan tool may be required for transmission codes but if you don't have your own scanner it's worth having a parts store give it a try.
In the event it is an engine power problem check your fuel filter, spark plugs, and air filter.
There are a number of active recalls and investigations for that vehicle as well as numerous complaints.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/KIA/OPTIMA/4%252520DR/FWD
If you are the original owner and it has less than 100K miles the powertrain should still be under warranty, though it can be notoriously difficult to get Kia to honor it.
