Issue ID | 1174000 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10704659 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 02/09/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The waste gate actuator on kia optima turbo model failed. There are thousands of complaints about this defective part online and kia has not address the issue of this defect. To replace the defective part which is not covered under the powertrain warranty is $500. Do not purchase a kia until they have addressed this glaring defect. I've had 8 cars in my life 7 hondas and 1 kia. The kia was a big mistake. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALLENTOWN, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A67CGXXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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