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2007 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1115595
Internal NHTSA #	10639814
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2007
File date	03/09/14
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My husband and i used a premium oil filter (not kia), and a few weeks later had a knocking in the engine. I took the car to a shop up the street and was told that since we used an oil filter that was not kia, the filter caused metal in the engine which now needs to be replaced. I called kia consumer affairs and explained the issue. With all the information that was sent to me in 6 years, not one piece stated that you are required to use a kia oil filter. The shop that i originally took the car to had to do some research and stated that there are bulletins out that are only around 2 years old. While speaking with consumer affairs, i was told that the car needed to go to a kia dealer to be diagnosed. I then had the car towed to a local dealer which stated the same thing. Now, the kicker, they will not help in fixing the engine because i am over the 100,000 mile mark. On top of that, i am now charged a tow bill and more diagnostic fees on top of what i already paid in which they will not pay for either (since they required the car to be at a dealer for assistance). I call the consumer affairs lady that i have been working with, and she will not return my call until i call the 800 number and tell them i need to speak to someone or i will be going to the local media as well as any social media avenue i can. The dealer that i purchased the car from will also not honor the "engine for life" that i signed unless i can provide all receipts from the last 5 years on any maintenance that i did on the car outside of a dealer (air filter, etc). I have recently been married and the account closed. And - who keeps their receipts for 5 years on air filters?? This is not only poor customer service for a loyal consumer, but the lack of follow through with what you "agreed" to and signed upon purchase not being honored.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	114000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HIGH RIDGE, MO
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
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	50
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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