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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1563776
Internal NHTSA #	11207202
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA HYBRID
Model Year	2012
File date	16/04/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine locked up @ 100,104 miles. Car was maintained meticulously. Never missed a oil change. Kia replaced the hybrid engine @ 80k. A year later. My family is driving down i-85 @ 65mph when the engine starts smoking and making some loud sound. The engine dies. We by the grace of god, get to the side of the highway and coolant is pouring out while the engine is just pouring smoke. The hybrid warning system is flashing. Have it towed to kia. Kia stated internal engine failure. Refuses any goodwill or assistance. Wants $4500 to $8000 for a new engine. These are the same engines that got recalled but built at a different plant. The hybrids were not included in the recall. Just a matter of time before someone gets killed by kia's corporate greed. I'll never buy another kia product. Ever.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100104
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SENECA, SC
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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