| Issue ID | 1452790 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11078590 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 26/12/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Intermitenly . Car won't start all electronic signals off ,nothing dead . Engine ticking after i stop & park it . I hear a loud ticking. Burning oil. At least 5 times ,while excelerating car takes off real fast . Hard to control ,keep it on the road. Pulls to the right. Had to replace tires only have 41k miles. Paint chips. Fobs do not work. I have complained to dealers at least 6-7 times. Please note* i purchased vip premier ultimate protection plus & glass coat & teflon interior protection.$ 1850. 00 estimate. Extra. Covers everything i reported. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHENANDOAH HEIGHTS, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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