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2011 KIA OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1588257
Internal NHTSA #	11241077
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	25/07/19
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving on interstate, out of nowhere engine light started flashing and engine seized, car lost all momentum, had no "get up and go" pushing on the gas pedal did nothing, going up hill was almost impossible. Took car to local auto shop, they could hear some noise but weren't sure what. Per invoice 7/26/19: checked codes: p0011 a camshaft position timing over advanced, p00114 b camshaft position timing over advanced; p1326 engine damage alert for driver. Engine was noisey and ran very rough, oil level was low and black (we saw nowhere that it was leaking oil, no spots anywhere). Changed oil and add lucas engine stabilizer, engine quieted and runs much smoother. Clear codes, test drive, watch scan data. No codes, possible early stages of engine damage if codes return inspect timing chain and control devices. Took car home over the weekend drove less than 50 miles, sunday 7/28/19 again, engine light came on and car had no "get up and go" and a very loud clanking noise could be heard. Took car to shop asap. Per invoice 7/31/19: check cel light and loss of power, check fluids, engine has internal noise/damage; computer datascan, check codes, diag, p1326; engine damage alert for driver, recommend further diag eval, inspect lower end and timing chain. Auto shop contacted local kia dealership, was told they warrant engines with these conditions. They have a number of vehicles waiting to be repaired already, suggested calling a dealer out of town for repairs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	93477
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEBANON, PA
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A73B5XXXXXX
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	65
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2011 KIA OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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