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2014 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1417070
Internal NHTSA #	11039405
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2014
File date	24/10/17
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 10/24/17, while driving on cr 46 in sorrento heading home at 1800 hrs, my 2014 kia optima lx completely shut down at 55 mph for no reason. Lost power. I was able to put emergency flashers immediately and pull to the side reducing speed and completely stop the car. After that, was able to restart the car. Waited a few minutes after inspection in the engine compartment. No indication nor any visible signs of trouble. Was able to continue my drive at a much lower speed and flashers on as a precaution.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	81400
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DELTONA, FL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	55
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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

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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