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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1607672
Internal NHTSA #	11266660
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	30/09/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My car puts out exhaust and loses power while stepping on the gas peddle. Oil disappears when this happens. Have to put oil in my car about every 2 weeks. Engine light comes on and car won't go. Been in shop 4 times but kia will not fix it correctly because the engine code that they need to fix the engine doesn't come on so i now don't have a car to drive because they say the only fix is a new engine but they won't fix it. On going issue for past 5 months. Same thing everytime. They put a bandage on it and then it lasts for about 2 to 5 weeks and then dies again. Same issue every single time. This happens while the car is in motion and then when it loses power my car just slows down very quickly and won't go. Dangerous/scary when this happens on the freeway. The car also does this bucking where it feels like it is trying to go but won't.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A77DGXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	40
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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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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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