| Issue ID | 1706547 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11376276 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/11/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle was decelerating independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bearing and engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAST STROUDSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4AD5D5XXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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