| Issue ID | 1550485 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11191947 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 19/07/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light is on code reads high pressure fuel pump. When starting the car it is very sluggish and has fluttering rpms for the first 10 15 minutes when driving the car is jerky and hesitant to accelerate. There is currently a active recall on the high pressure fuel pump but my vin is not listed under the recall even though it was listed on the engine recall. Was told i did not need a new engine but was given an oil change abs new oil pan and the problem started shortly after |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRIMACK, NH |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A76DGXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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