| Issue ID | 1571963 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11219311 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/03/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine recall. Dealership first received vehicle repair march 4, 2019 for complete engine replacement due to recall and car become completely immobile while on freeways. And towed to dealership. Dealership informed me first engine failed and reordered a new engine. Received vehicle back from 2nd attempt of engine repair may 16, 2019. Vehicle check engine light illuminated may 31,2019. Returned vheicle back to dealership. Repair to harness and noc sensor. Received vehicle back for repair june 8th. On june 10th vehicle became immobile again while driving out of parking lot and towed to dealership for repair. Waiting on dealership for details of car problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANTECA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A78DGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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