NHTSA Complaint #11489193 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11489193
Vehicle	2012 KIA OPTIMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 13, 2022
Date Filed	October 13, 2022
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, he heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

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