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2014 Kia OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1568984
Internal NHTSA #	11217067
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2014
File date	28/05/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I took my vehicle to have the 1803 software update done less than 2 weeks ago. I was driving back from vacation going approx. 80 mph the car cut off and several dashboard lights came on. I was in the far left lane, my car was decelerating, i needed to move across two lanes of traffic to get to the side of the road! It is an absolute miracle i was not hit or something catastrophic happened. I have called the dealership where i had the software update done. He was very transparent and explained the 1803 software update to me. Ideally the concept is to set the computer so the engine will shut down to avoid piston or other parts to go through the engine. The software update raises the sensitivity level to detect an issue with the engine, not necessarily to correct or stop it from happening but was told the update is done so it will not cause a catastrophic situation to the engine! Seriously?!! It did cause a catastrophic situation, i was lucky to not have been killed! My car sits 2 hours away, 2 1/2 days later and no answers. I called twice, i have been told i should have some answers today around 2 pm. I asked how i will get my car, i was told kia does have a "reunite" program but seeing as it is w/in the same state it may not be approved to get my car delivered! Kia is joking, right? My car (obviously) is having major issues and researching issues and reports online appear to point to the engine. Is there a class action law suit going on right now? I am going to look into this and pretty sure i won't be purchasing another kia ever and will be telling numerous people and social media outlets about this horrific story that could have ended tragically for me. P. S. When i contacted kia for a tow i was told it would be 90 minutes, i sat in 98 degree heat on side of road for an hour and a half! Thanks kia! Improve your cars and all facets of customer service.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARIETTA, GA
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A78EGXXXXXX
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	80
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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

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