| Issue ID | 1683771 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11350283 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/08/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the contact attempted to make a right turn and the vehicle shut-off without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that engine had seized. The contact then had the vehicle towed to jts kia of rock hill (840 n anderson rd, rock hill, sc 29730) where the vehicle remained in their possession. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 160000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCK HILL, SC |
| 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 | 20 |
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