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2012 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1647460
Internal NHTSA #	11311517
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	29/06/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Hi im from canada but here except take our money governement do nothing , can you tell me why kia optima hybrid gas engine is not recall but non hybrid it is ??? Make a quik research in goggle for engine seizure of optima and sonata hybrid and in percentage of sale there is more engine broke in the hybrid . Is the same block engine and the issue is the same , conecting rod and cranckshaft seizure its the same parte number for all engine escept for the head . How much dead kia hyundai is waiting before to do something there is the same problem whit the theta engine but in recall nobody specified (hybrid so the stealer always defend herself by saying hybrid is non include in recall . How much accident do we need to do someting for this crappy engine . Mine do the same thing than the other at 60 mph i lost suddenly power and car stop in the middle of hiway its should not happen no mather the millage i dont understand why kia hyundai repair the non hybrid theta engine but not hybrid and ite the same engine block ecept for the fuel delevry system but the part who will broke is the conecting rod and its the same issue hybrid or not thank
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	120000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAINT ZENON, FL
VIN pattern	KNAGM4AD9C5XXXXXX
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	60
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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