| Issue ID | 1523761 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11162835 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/12/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving in a 2014 kia optima with an estimate 55,400 mile on it down i-285 east when engine suddenly lost power. I notice an odd clicking noise, check engine light came and stayed on, and rpm dropped. I safely merged over in 4 lines of traffic on shoulder and turned engine off. The car sputtered when i cracked it on the side of the road, the car sounded terrible, extremely rough idle and engine noise, then i immediately turned back off. I call roadside assist and had the car towed to the nearest kia dealership. Waiting to hear back from the dealership |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70EGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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