NHTSA Complaint #11501039 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11501039
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 1, 2022
Date Filed	January 10, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

My vehicle is in the class action lawsuit against KIA for faulty engine blocks that could cause fire and engine failure. My vehicle oil consumption is way below standard and the excess burning oil is coming inside my engine on top . I see smoke and I smell burning oil on my engine while I’m driving and when I stop. I have well kept my cars maintenance and this is now starting to happen after 120k miles. I reported the issue to Kia but they told me that the engine has to lock up before they can either consider replacing it. I’m really afraid to drive this car because of my life and the life of others if I get a fire or engine failure in busy traffic. It just doesn’t seem safe to drive although there’s no check engine lights on yet, but I can sense warnings before destruction. Please help !!

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