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2012 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1664759
Internal NHTSA #	11327168
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	22/05/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	As i was driving 45mph, i heard a riddling noise. After hearing the noise i saw my malfunction light was blinking so i pulled over to see what was the noise. As i was searching i noticed that my car wasn't running hot or needed oil so i didn't know what was wrong. I waited about 30 minutes to start again, still noise and light blinking. Over the time the noise grow louder and louder each time i turn the car on. Tried to drive back too safe area, the car didn't want to pull like it was going to die. Pull over in a lot to have a tow truck pickup to return home. Next day before taking it to a repair shop i turned the car on to see is anything had changed. The light was still on and the noise was louder but this time the car cut off by itself. It also had lost power after a few sec of having it on. While it was on the most it would do was 20mph. So i couldn't drive the car at all anymore. Took to nearby repair shop stated it needed a new motor. Got a second opinion to say the same. I have only had the car for six months!!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BYRAM, MS
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A7XC5XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	45
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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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2012 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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