Issue ID | 1376733 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10984512 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/10/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car just stopeven thed while driving down street in town. Engine light came on as car died, no prior warning. Car had been serviced regularly with no problems detected. Kia technician at dealership stated that engine had seized. Blamed engine problem on improper maintenance even though i had proof of regular on schedule maintenance. Kia refused to honor warranty. When i looked up problem on computer found that there had been several complaints of this same problem and was attributed to faulty engine design causing metal shavings from bearings that clooged oil portscreating sludge and eventually engine failure. Kia representitives stated that they knew nothing of this problem and again denied to honor warranty in negotiations. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PARSONS, TN |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD0C5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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