Issue ID | 1576356 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11222589 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 31/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My kia optima 2016 has an issue on 03/31/2019: check engine blinking,lacks power(no more than 50 mph). Took it to dealer towbin kia, they found a knock sound in engine, so they said they with no risk to repair and they would change engine. After 17 days car down in dealer, got a phone call to pick uo the car but no engine changed, instead kia motors (kma)order change wiring harnes. Car worked good for 10 days. On saturday 04/27/2019 same issue, dropped the car 04/29/2019 to dealer, more tests and kma ordered to hook a flying record to record error codes when issue shows up. Dealer staff drove car for 300 miles with device hooked up, no issues. I was called to sign an agreement to drive the car myself with device connected. I drove car for 3 weeks and no issues. On 06/04/2019 dealer disconnects device and 06/07/2019 driving to work same issue cames back. 3rd time dropped car to dealer, on 06/14/2019 called to pick car up, kma ordered to change sensors. On 06/21/2019 same issue came back, car dropped to dealer same day. On 04/01/2019 dealer told me that kma issue a lifetime warranty on engines of kia optima due to defective parts. That is why dealer wanted to change engine. On 06/24/2019 dealer told me that kma is working in an updated reflash which means reprograming software to car. I can see that kma does not wants to honor lifetime warranty to change engine. I am watching an attorney toget advice for legal actions. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HENDERSON, NV |
VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L35GGXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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