| Issue ID | 1644108 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11308986 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 04/02/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The engine seized the vehicle never started again, not diagnosed yet consequence vehicle must be towed at owners expense the contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot , traveling approximately 5 mph, the vehicle engine seized. No warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed and was advised to tow the vehicle to the nearest authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 174000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KING GEROGE, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A70B5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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