| Issue ID | 1694718 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11362405 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 29/09/20 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving my vehicle on the street when i began to see white smoke clouds coming from my exhaust. I immediately took the car home, was nearly hit on the way home (low power to vehicle) and made an appointment at kia. I had approximately 120000 miles on the car. Had engine and turbo charger replaced at 74000 miles. Took car to kia claims the turbo charger is out again. This year has a lot of problems as it is. I do not recommend kia... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONTEREY PARK, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A65DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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