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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1635577
Internal NHTSA #	11299585
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	13/01/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated while his spouse was traveling at approximate 35 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact has referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) however the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis and repairs. Engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was. dt kia would reimburse the consumer for a rental car and the tow bill.jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	168000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	BEREA, KY
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
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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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

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What is Failure?

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