| Issue ID | 1639626 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11302644 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/01/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph there was an abnormal noise coming from under the hood. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted however, the check engine warning light and low oil warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was advised to have the vehicle taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 17v22400 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MACON, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71DGXXXXXX |
| 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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