Issue ID | 1522151 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11161440 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 15/08/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle began to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. Palm springs kia (located at 68130 kyle rd, cathedral city, ca 92234, (760) 844-7200) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,725. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125725 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4A7XC5XXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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