NHTSA Complaint #11560705 — 2020 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11560705
Vehicle	2020 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 1, 2023
Date Filed	December 18, 2023
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine consumed an excessive amount of oil and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid, knock sensor, and spark plugs needed to be replaced, and a complete fuel system cleaning was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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