| Issue ID | 1352025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10947897 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 27/12/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact stated that the engine emitted a loud noise while driving 50 mph. Within moments, all the instrumental panel indicators illuminated and the engine stalled. The contact was able to coast onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine rod failed. The manufacturer advised that the warranty for the engine rod replacement had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 121,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LANHAM, MD |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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