Issue ID | 1718985 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11389086 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 21/04/18 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | April 2018 was driving heard loud nose from engine, hybrid system came on , hybrid system warning turn off engine. Engine locked up. Towed home. Pulled oil pan. Brass bearings bottom of pan. Crankshaft and piston rod bearnig were in pieces. Had engine rebuilt. May 2018. Filled 2 complaints then. Only 73,000 miles. Company |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73948 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | RAYTOWN, MO |
VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD0C5XXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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