| Issue ID | 1526013 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11164453 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 27/12/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While the vehicle was stopped, a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine and the check engine indicator illuminated. The failure recurred and the knocking sound became louder. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called dutch miller kia of charlotte (704-247-7124, located at 7725 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273) and scheduled a diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A72DGXXXXXX |
| 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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