Issue ID | 1604095 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11257819 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 18/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Until now (only 84k miles), my 2012 kia optima hybrid has been a great car. When leaving a driveway going about 15mph, a light tapping began when the gas engine started. A sound it was not making when driving under electric power (before the engine started). The sound quickly grew to a loud knocking, accompanied by a noticeable loss of power and throttle response. The check engine light never turned on, even after the engine blew up. All signs are pointing to a manufacturing defect, similar, if not the same as the one regarding metal filings being left on the block. This is the same engine model and year that triggered over . 5m cars being recalled. Now the same issues are happening with this model, which for some reason wasn't included. A modern and well-serviced car should last more than 84k miles. This will be a safety hazard until all models containing these engines are repaired. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RIPON, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD5C5XXXXXX |
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 | 15 |
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