| Issue ID | 1227860 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10781027 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/09/15 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just bought my car this year with 26350 miles on it. When it got to 30000 needed new tires. The car check engine light keeps coming on. I have took it to the shop and they turn it off. Then when i drive it and it comes back on again. It has broke down on the road four times. Twice i called road side help the other two times someone has helped me. It runs hot because it is bubbling if i drive for more then a hour. Bought the car from power of bowser |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MC KEES ROCKS, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A63CGXXXXXX |
| 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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