Issue ID | 1381227 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10992239 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 29/05/15 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the vehicle stalled and all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to renaldo kia at 4425 e dixon blvd, shelby, nc 28152, phone number: 704-406-8100, where it diagnosed with a thrown connecting rod in the engine and the engine needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired but the contact stated the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the engine was replaced on three occasion within a year. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and previously replaced the engine at no cost to the contact. The contact stated that the vehicle was back at the dealer awaiting repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 86,155. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86155 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GASTONIA, NC |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A76CGXXXXXX |
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 | 75 |
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