Issue ID | 1521298 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11160830 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 10/12/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While the vehicle was being towed to a repair shop, the contact was informed that there were metal shavings in the oil. The contact was informed by the repair shop that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WINONA, MS |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A60CGXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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