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2016 KIA OPTIMA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1609092
Internal NHTSA #	11267758
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2016
File date	05/10/19
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I am starting to experience engine trouble with my 2016 kia optima. I purchased the vehicle new with 0 miles. My issue stated on friday evening, september 27th when the check engine light came on. Immediately, i took the vehicle to the dealership saturday morning, september 28th. The tech person at kia country of savannah hook the computer device to find the issue. He stated it was due to air flow sensor. I advised him i would be traveling to port canaveral, fl in the early morning for a cruise. He said the vehicle would be fine and i would lose a mile or two on fuel economy. Wth! He disengaged the engine warning signal then says "if it come back on, you will be okay." well, the next morning, i drove my car to orlando for an overnight stay then on to port canaveral the following monday. Of course, i drove around orlando area. The check engine come on, again, then went off on its own. Here is where things really went downhill. I made it back to savannah during a bad thunderstorm. The car started to stutter like it was about to shut off. I managed to get the car home and parked it until monday morning. Upon driving to the dealership, i lost all acceleration power and coast for about an half mile to the service center. By this time, i am about to explode with anger. My car has been in the shop since monday morning, i am driving a rental car paid by the dealership. Finally, yesterday, i was told the issue was the wiring harness that was covered by a recall. I brought the car in them months ago about some knocking noises that i heard. Only to be told, i was hearing things. After reading reviews, i am concerned that issue is going to grow into a major one. The car has only 36,000 miles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	36000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAVANNAH, GA
VIN pattern	5XXGT4L31GGXXXXXX
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	55
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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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