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2013 KIA OPTIMA Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1522173
Internal NHTSA #	11161453
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	09/06/18
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have been having repeated issues following the kia theta ii engine recall replacement (sc147) since june 2018. My car is practically new with 53k +/- miles, purchased new, and had all the recommended and required maintenance performed. I took my car to rick case kia (dealer code:ga083) to have my engine replaced midsummer 2018. Since then i have been experiencing persistent check engine light (cel) issues for the same engine diagnostic code(p2191). Each time i take my car to the dealer for resolution, technicians give me different reasons for what they "think" could be the root issue. Thus far, i have been told the issue was due to bad gas, an o2 sensor gone bad, a leak, history code from another dealer not clearing the recall, and now a fuel kit will be replaced. It is my assumption that if kia technicians truly knew what the issue was i would not have so many repeated trips for the same issue. To this date(december 14th 2018) they still have not provided a clear resolution. In light of recent events surrounding kia vehicles, specifically optima, catching on fire and engines randomly blowing up this is something that needs an immediate resolution. It impacts my safety as the vehicle owner and those driving around me. I have expressed how uncomfortable i am driving this car in the current state (with the engine light on) and my concerns are being dismissed. I am told that it is not a drivability issue and i can drive it away with the light on. It should be no surprise why that is not a comforting diagnosis as i have been back about 6-7 times now. I am currently making attempts to engage/escalate this with the kia corporate office. In an attempt to be proactive i am seeking help!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TUCKER, GA
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A70D5XXXXXX
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 Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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