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2014 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1321163
Internal NHTSA #	10909636
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2014
File date	24/09/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving on the interstate this past weekend when i heard this knocking sound at about 70 pulled to the side of the road pressed the accelerator and the noise became louder. I then called road side assistant and attempted to make to the closet gas station when the car jerked heard a loud noise and the car shut completely off and would not start, i was able to coast to the shoulder. Long story short car has been serviced by kia since i purchased it in november 2015 with 16,725 miles used , it currently has less than 41,000 miles (not knowing that the power train warranty is only 5 years 60000 miles if you aren't the original owner until the claim was filed). When the kia service manager called me he said the engine had seized up and the engine needed to be replaced. However he has to wait on authorization. I was 166 miles away from home they could not provide a rental i had to pay out of pocket but will be reimbursed. It will take a week to replace which means paying for a rental and i have to go pick up my car once it is repaired so i will be taking off work. A defective motor although its covered by the warranty is costing me. I was ensured that the new motors have been changed so that i will not have the same problem 40,000 miles later. I wonder if the warranty is going to be extended with the new motor. A recall need to be issued. The connecting rod in the engine becomes too hot either it siezes or breaks. My optima is a turbo i am not sure about the others.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	40379
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	JAKSONVILLE, FL
VIN pattern	5XXGR4A62EGXXXXXX
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	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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