Issue ID | 1416106 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11035592 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 13/07/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle recalled under sc147 on july 13,2017. New engine received by dealer week of september 25. Last update i received on october 20th from kia corporation was new motor installed however could not get the vehicle to run. Some compression testing indicates that the new motor installed was bad. I requested kia to provide me with a new car with similar sx limited and technology package. Kia dealership has now had my vehicle for over 3 months. Only updates i receive is if i call kia corporation |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MILFORD, NH |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A65CGXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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