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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1628658
Internal NHTSA #	11290450
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	11/12/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 12/11/2019 , i was driving my 2013 kia optima sx turbo when suddenly it started to sputter, as i was attempting to pull over the engine completely shut off/ seized in the middle of the road.. I was forced to put the car in neutral and push it onto the nearest sidewalk ramp onto a storage parking lot.. After that the engine wouldnt turn.. The battery wasnt dead because the radio, lights , dashboard would all turn on , but the engine would not turn over, it would not even make a sound as if it were trying .. I towed it to the nearest mechanic to see what was going on and they said the engine froze/ seized and they found metallic particles in the oil... I did some research and it looks like some kia optima engines have a certain recall for premature bearing wear and tear inside of them that causes the engine to seize, this sounds exactly like what happened to my kia ... The mechanic also advised me that there was a shortage that caused my computer to burn out... Not sure if related but the issue with my engine definitely sounds like a common recall issue with 2011-2014 kia optimas ... I looked up my vin # nothing pops up but when i search for general info on kia recalls , engine seizing is one of them.. Please advise on what to do..
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	109000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BALDWIN PARK, CA
VIN pattern	5XXGR4A69DGXXXXXX
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	35
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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

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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