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2015 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Mani Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1488339
Internal NHTSA #	11118814
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2015
File date	06/03/18
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia optima. While driving 40 mph, smoke appeared from the rear exhaust pipe. The contact also noticed an odor of oil burning. In addition, while at a stop light or stop sign, white smoke appeared from the exhaust pipe when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle also stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: kia12818043. The approximate failure mileage was 30,168.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30168
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL
VIN pattern	5XXGM4A75FGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
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	40
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2015 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Mani Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 KIA OPTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Mani Problems, Complaints and Defects

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