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2014 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1323685
Internal NHTSA #	10913773
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2014
File date	19/09/16
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 09/19/2016 i purchased a 2014 kia optima lx from kia of cerritos. Unfortunately, the vehicle has not been satisfactory because on 09/19/2016 i got home, parked it in front of the garage (still on), and it shut off by itself. I turned the car back on and it blew out white smoke, i turned it off immediately, and called kia this next day to have it inspected at the dealership on 9/20/16. They said they needed to replaced the engine. Prior to this, the car was working normally, no dash lights, or anything that would signal the car breaking down, kia of cerritos is unwilling to fix it under warranty and they're saying the cost for repairs is $6,585 and kia motors of america declined the repairs, i've been with this car only 2 1/2 years.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DOWNEY, CA
VIN pattern	5XXGM4A72EGXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	5
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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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2014 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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