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2012 Kia OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1385013
Internal NHTSA #	10995419
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	01/06/17
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Turbo feed and return lines leaking causing it to lose oil which could cause to engine failure. I have just had an issue with the lines leaking in which kia will warrant these even though they play a vitial part in engine operation. Currently i have seen many issues on forums and websites so not just a few cars. Should have a recall just like the engine recall issues. This could cause the engine to stall therefore deaths could occur. This needs to be seriously recalled may cause engine fires from heat on the exhaust and oil line directly above it leaking.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FERNDALE, WA
VIN pattern	5XXGR4A60CGXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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	70
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2012 Kia OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Kia OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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