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2013 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1639921
Internal NHTSA #	11302840
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	28/01/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car was losing power driving from the dealership which indicated to bring car back in the next day due to engine knocking nose. On the drive back home i was at a stationary stop light and all the engine lights came on the console and the car died. Immediately white smoke came from under the hood on all sides of the car and inside the car with a chemical burning smell. Smoke continued from under the hood for a few minutes. Jumpted out of the car as the engine would no longer start as it has seized. Called a tow truck, had the car towed and now it will not start as the engine is locked. Dealership will charge $1500 to diagnose what is wrong with the engine but with all these complaints on this very issue the point remains the kia engines sieze for no apparent reason and no resolution from the kia developmers/auto makers. Please recall these engines so the customers can get their cars fixed and fullfill customer service satisfaction.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	IRVINE, CA
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	25
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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?

What is Defect?