Issue ID | 1604118 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11257835 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 26/08/19 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had multiple issues with my 2012 kia optima hybrid for the past 3-4 years. The transmission has been replaced at 74k mi. Numerous occasions car lost power on the highway. Taken car in to kia dealer each time and they could not duplicate the problem. My car stalled out 1 month ago on the freeway and towed to the dealer. Now at 125k mi dealer is telling me my engine is seized, hybrid battery and regular battery are dead. And also replaced the emc for $2500 prior to figuring out the engine/battery |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SACRAMENTO, 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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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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