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2012 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1659241
Internal NHTSA #	11323216
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	28/04/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While accelerating to highway speed the engine stalled and would not restart. Moved the vehicle to the side of the road. The engine would not rotate. Could not jump start. The vehicle had to be towed. There were no pre-existing audible or visual warnings prior to this event. Initial inspection has determined the engine seized. Vehicle's current mileage is 132,720. Last oil & filter change performed at 130,330. Next scheduled maintenance is not due until 134,330. I have spoken to my local kia dealer and also to kia motors customer service. Both have informed me that yes, there is a recall already on this vehicle's engine for this particular type of failure, sc147. However, since the recall test procedure was performed and passed over 12 months prior to this event, they will not reopen the recall inspection for this vehicle and engine replacement is my responsibility. Recall sc147 is an engine noise inspection for restricted oil flow to the bearings by metal debris in the crankshaft's oil passages. Is it not possible that this condition can occur at any time even after a noise check is conducted? The engine may not have made noise at the previous test but it is now seized without any other indications of failure. I see on kia forums that having the engine fail is not uncommon even after the recall inspection has been completed. Why is this a one time inspection and not recurring at calendar and mileage intervals? Since kia is unwilling to investigate this issue, i am having the engine replaced by my local maintenance provider. Is there any course of action for reimbursement against kia on this unfortunate event?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	132720
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MINOOKA, IL
VIN pattern	5XXGM4A72CGXXXXXX
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	75
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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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