Issue ID | 1450687 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11075697 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 21/02/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the oil pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to lawrence kia (1225 e 23rd st, lawrence, ks) where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OVERLAND PARK, KS |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD3C5XXXXXX |
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 | 55 |
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