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2013 KIA OPTIMA Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1490062
Internal NHTSA #	11120247
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	03/08/18
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I had my brake pads and rotors replaced in november 2017. The service dept at the dealership indicated, they would not pass inspection and were beyond salvaging. I had them replaced. In april, i went back to the dealer for routine service, including an oil change. I had complained of vibration in the brake pedal and was advised it was normal. On august 3rd i had another oil change and requested the brakes be looked at, as the vibration was at a point of concern. The serv dept indicated the front rotors were warped and needed replacing, less than a year later, and less than 4000 miles later. I was upset and they were able to charge me 1/2 the cost. That evening i drove and found the vibration to be exactly as before the replacement. I went to the service dept, yet again on august 8. They indicated the vibration was from the rear and those rotors needed to be replaced. There are only 42000 miles on the car. I drive less than 3 miles round trip each day. I discovered that they were never road testing the car, just looking at the brakes/rotors and replacing. They are either putting warped rotors on the vehicle and/or lying about replacing them. I could have saved time and money had the work been completed right , the first time.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	37987
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TEMPLE, PA
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
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA OPTIMA Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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