| Issue ID | 1406021 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11022075 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/08/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My transmission went out on my 2013 kia optima sxl only six months after purchasing. I am 2,000 miles over the warranty as i am the second owner. After researching warranty history, i have found this car has had the transmission replaced twice already, and draft shaft replaced twice. Issues appear to occur every six months or so per the warranty history. I have major concerns of my ongoing safety in this car, given the reoccurring transmission issue. I believe i am being treated inhumanely. Kia is not working with me to reach an amicable solution. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62150 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIBERTY TWP, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A63DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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