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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1364321
Internal NHTSA #	10967069
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA HYBRID
Model Year	2012
File date	08/12/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My kia hybrid was bought new in 2013. It was a 2012 model. Had it serviced every 7500 miles with amsoil 25,000 mile oil. Was well pleased until at 114,000 miles after just having serviced, the engine failed. Had it towed to a different dealer than where i purchased as it was closer. Well to say the least a catastrophic engine failure. Kia sadi no long blocks were available and would send short block form korea. No recall on hybrids but it is the same 2. 4 engine that has failed for many. Long story short, it took 63 days to get a short block which cost me 3156. 00 to install. To say the least i have retained and attorney and hopefully we can get another calss action suit as the rod was laying in the oil pan just like the recalls. I am happily driving a new honda!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	114000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	STATESVILLE, NC
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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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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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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