Issue ID | 1683193 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11349892 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 08/08/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle jerked and felt as though something had blown out and was making a rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact became aware of an oil leak. The vehicle was towed to kia of cerritos (18201 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703), and was diagnosed that the engine belt was melted and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that she would receive a callback. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MORENO VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD6C5XXXXXX |
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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