Issue ID | 1408430 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11024053 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 10/10/16 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | October 2016, was driving down the interstate when the car engine stopped running. There was no warning, no flashing engine light, no warning whatsoever. I had it towed to my local shop. They found wires to the starter burned and assumed that was the issue. They installed a new starter and found that the engine was seized. My issue is the timing of the kia recall. Hyundai had recalled the same engine in 2015. I was out of warranty, so the engine replacement was at least $4,000 for a used engine that would have likely had the same issue. I had to sell the car for salvage. Kia should reimburse owners for the value of their car at the time the engine seized. They knew there was an issue with the engine, but waited until many of us were out of warranty before they had the recall. That is fraud at some level and should be treated as such. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 212000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DECATUR, AL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A64CGXXXXXX |
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 | 72 |
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