Issue ID | 1398445 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11013702 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 05/05/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | About 2 years ago, my kia had an engine failure and i paid to have the engine replaced. About 3 months ago, my son was driving down the road and the car just quit. I had it taken in and found out the engine was recalled. Kia replaced the engine a month and half later. I had the car less than a week and the check engine light came on. I took it back into the deal and they cleared the codes as they said they were old codes and was likely a fluke. They took it for a test drive and the engine light came back on. They have had the car for 3 days now and they have no idea what is wrong with it. I got an email today telling me they have word into kia corproation to see if they will cover it because they will need to tear down the engine to look at multiple components due to previous engine failure but because i was not the first owner that i did not have powertrain coverage but they were trying to see what kia could do for me. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WILMINGTON, VT |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4A78C5XXXXXX |
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 | 40 |
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