Issue ID | 1462260 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11089567 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 22/04/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Kia engine recall engine knocking sound followed by full loss of power on the highway ( in motion) and all dashboard lights lit . With mainly engine and oil lights lit first. I coasted to a parking lot off the exit i was on and the engine started smoking once in park . The cabin and engine smelled of burning. All of my newly changed oil was burnt up as well. Car would not turn over when i pushed the start button. Car maintenance is kept up to date . A few months prior my engine malfunction light kept coming on and i had it looked at turner kia during an oil change on 4/3/17 and they stated they didn |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOILING SPRINGS, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A79EGXXXXXX |
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 | 35 |
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