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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1386298
Internal NHTSA #	11000466
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA HYBRID
Model Year	2012
File date	28/05/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I heard a ticking noise coming from under the hood. I stop to check the oil, it was fine. It had also been change about 3500 miles before this happen. By the time i got home it was much worst! I check the oil again, there was still oil at the appropriate level. This time the dip stick had metal shavings on it. I called my local garage and had it towed to them. They said it needed a new engine! I had it brought to the dealer that i bought it from kemper kia of bridgewater nj. They also agreed the engine needed to be replaced. They told me a recall for this engine just came out. The recall is for premature bearing wear causing these engines to throw a rod. This is exactly what happen to my engine! They said because i am the second owner it is not covered under the 10year 1000,000 mile warranty. My car has 88,989. This car should be covered! Some how my vin number is not on the recall list! They have had the car for 3 weeks now! Kia has only put me on their escalation department.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	89000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RARITAN, NJ
VIN pattern	KNAGM4ADXC5XXXXXX
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	65
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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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