| Issue ID | 1531839 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11171774 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 23/01/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a recall on our 2014 optima on the engines. We did the initial recall check with our dealership to see if there was any debris in our engine; as it passed according to them. Then dec 2018 we got an oil change and our dealership did an upgrade recommended by kia... Our engine showed failure.. Coded the code that indicated a new engine was required. Kia forced our dealership to put a harness on the system. Our engine failed again jan 23, 2019.. Still no engine. Kia is not approving a new engine yet... Still working out the issues. Car loses all power.... In stale mode |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROACHDALE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A7XEGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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