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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1591712
Internal NHTSA #	11243579
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	26/07/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed an excessive amount of oil and the contact heard an abnormal clinking noise. In addition, the check engine and oil warning indicators illuminated and flashed. The vehicle was taken to southwest kia of rockwall (1790 interstate hwy 30, rockwall, tx 75087, (469) 402-2900) where an engine knocking test was performed, but it failed twice. In addition, oil was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would investigate the failure; however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was similar to what was listed in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 122,,856. *tt
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	122856
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	MESQUITE, TX
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A7XDGXXXXXX
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	01/02/14
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Dealer's name	SOUTHWEST KIA OF ROCKWELL
Dealer's telephone number	469-402-2900
Dealer's city	ROCKWALL
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	75087

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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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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