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2016 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1595750
Internal NHTSA #	11246591
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2016
File date	26/07/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On july 26 2019 i took my 2016 kia optima in the valley hi kia for a product improvement campaign and performed a software update to the ecu. On 7/29/19 my vehicle mil light began to blink and the car went into limp mode was on the highway going 65mph. Took to the dealer where they replaced the wiring harness. On 8/2/19 picked up car. On 8/7/19 the mil light began flashing and vehicle went into limp mode. Took to dealership and was given a rental. On 8/13/19 rec'd text vehicle was done. On 8/21/19 same thing happened again each time i was driving 65 mph on the freeway. My 16 year old daughter drives my car as well. I am concerned for her safety as well as mine due to all the complaints i have read. My vehicle is still at valley hi kia to this day 8/26/19. Today kia texted me that they are ordering parts and now replacing the knock censor and reviewing a new campaign that just came out. Was told at least a week more.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	91000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	APPLE VALLEY, CA
VIN pattern	KNAGT4L37G5XXXXXX
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	65
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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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