Issue ID | 1695341 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11362836 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/02/20 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine puts off a burning oil smell and seems to need oil added in between it's 3,000 mile oil change. It happens at all times of car running, either stopped or moving. Have heard about engine failures and cars burning with this make, model, and year. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WESTBURY, NY |
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 | 50 |
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