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2016 KIA OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1631111
Internal NHTSA #	11292234
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2016
File date	28/12/19
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving the car the fuel consumption in the motor would bog the engine down to where it would barely go over 40 mph on the highway. At this time the engine trouble indicator light would come on and not go off. I immediately took it to the local kia dealership in mt. Hope, wv.. The mechanic changed out the sensor that showed up on his meter and the engine seemed to do good while in the shop but when they backed it out of the shop bay, another sensor lighr came on. We had already paid the dealership $206, they would not return our money
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RALEIGH, WV
VIN pattern	5XXGT4L39GGXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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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2016 KIA OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA OPTIMA Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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