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2009 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1361059
Internal NHTSA #	10958780
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2009
File date	15/02/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2012 kia optima was found to have a leaking oil line which feeds lubrication oil from the engine to the turbocharger. This occurred at 58,000 miles, well within the 100,000 mile warranty for the drive train. However, the dealer informed me that the oil supply line was not covered by the warranty, but the engine and turbo were. The loss of this line would result in the failure of the engine due to no oil, as well as the turbo, and this was most likely to fail when under acceleration in traffic as that is when the load on these components is greatest. Failure of the engine at this time could result in catastrophic consequences in heavy traffic. Even if the line did not fully fail, the leaking oil is located at the turbo housing which is part of the exhaust system and is likely, after some time, to result in an engine fire which would likely destroy the car. Since this component, the oil supply line connects the engine and the turbo i find that it is an essential part of the drive train and should be covered by the manufacturer under the warranty. It also is a severe potential hazard to the driver of the vehicle. I wish to enter my concerns to the nhtsa.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	58000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KNOXVILLE, TN
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A61CGXXXXXX
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	0
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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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2009 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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