Issue ID | 1529473 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11170011 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 11/01/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact stated that the engine stalled and stopped while the vehicle was in motion. The contact also heard a loud rattling noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to riverside kia (8100 auto dr, riverside, ca 92504, (951) 509-1000) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was repaired per an unknown recall, but the failure recurred. The contact called the dealer and was still waiting to hear back. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 67,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CORONA, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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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