Issue ID | 1598190 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253407 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 09/08/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle ran out of oil. The vehicle was towed to brewbaker kia (334-319-8343, located at 222 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36117) where it was confirmed that there was no oil in the vehicle. It was also stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was simply out of oil; however, the contact stated that there was no oil leak. The contact also stated that he received an unknown alert in 2016 regarding engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,300. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94300 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONTGOMERY, AL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A78EGXXXXXX |
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 | 50 |
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