NHTSA Complaint #11629853 — 2020 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11629853
Vehicle	2020 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Date of Incident	September 23, 2024
Date Filed	December 10, 2024
Mileage	116,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that oil changes needed to be performed more frequently than normal. The contact stated that the oil light remained illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

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