| Issue ID | 1509463 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11144006 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/10/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car burning through oil every 20 days to the point the oil is completely empty. Started a oil consumption test on october 1, 2018. Oil light came on by october 20, wpq8. I contacted dealership about oil light however they stated i must wait 30 days and do not top off car with oil. I decreased driving the next 10 days to prevent damage. I went back after over 1,000 miles and 30 days on october 30, 2018 to kia dealership in chamblee, ga. Was only given a oil change and additive. Car dealerships stated that this is how my car is and i will need to frequently do oil changes. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A72D5XXXXXX |
| 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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