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2011 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1400891
Internal NHTSA #	11015777
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	07/08/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact took the vehicle to airport kia naples (3325 westview dr, naples, fl 34104) for routine maintenance and a recall repair for the engine. The contact stated that the dealer informed her that the engine was operable and did not need to be replaced. While leaving the dealer, the contact heard a knocking noise. The contact called airport kia naples at (239) 732-8910 and was instructed to bring the vehicle back. While driving back to the dealer, the engine stalled and lost power. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was ready for pick up after four days. While leaving the dealer, the contact noticed that the air conditioner started to blow heat, smoke appeared from the rear of the vehicle out of the exhaust, and the knocking noise recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold was replaced, which caused the smoke. The dealer repaired the air conditioner as a courtesy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The manufacturer was notified, opened an investigation, and provided case number: 12451212. The failure mileage was 101,958.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	101958
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	FORT MYERS, FL
VIN pattern	KNAGN4A70B5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
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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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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2011 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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