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2011 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1474444
Internal NHTSA #	11101845
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	23/04/18
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. In addition, various warning indicators and gauges illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not able to restart. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to kia of union city (4084 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, (770) 964-4900), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. tt contact states on aug 22 2018 the engine was replaced. tt
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	97000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ATLANTA, GA
VIN pattern	KNAGN4A69B5XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	45
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Dealer's name	KIA OF UNION CITY
Dealer's telephone number	770-964-4900
Dealer's city	UNION CITY
Dealer's state code	GA
Dealer's ZIP code	30291

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2011 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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