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2016 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1438394
Internal NHTSA #	11061513
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2016
File date	06/01/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My optima seems to hesitate or studder when accelerating from a stop. It reminds me of a gear slipping but my car only has 11,145 mi on it so there's no way that's possible. This has been an ongoing observation for months now. I've also had one of my mirrors not go back to normal position after i moved the car from r and began to drive. I had to pull over, place the car back in r, and flip back to d for the mirror to go back to place. Lastly i've noticed my driver seat seat warmer button isn't lighting up like it used to. When on high, only 2 lights are on. I recorded a video of it vs how the passenger seat works but i don't think i can upload it. I've at least taken photos of it in each level. This has been for about 2 weeks now. Mileage listed on report is what i'm currently at but the studdering has been since 3,000mi or so
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	11145
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LITTLE ELM, TX
VIN pattern	5XXGU4L33GGXXXXXX
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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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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2016 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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