NHTSA Complaint #11666111 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11666111 |
| Vehicle | 2015 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
As I was driving going at a rate of 40 MPH my engine shut off. I was able to pull to the side of the road without an accident thankfully. Cranked the vehicle back up and then the same thing it happened again. No check engine light came on either time. Drove for another 200 miles no issues. Going apx. 75 MPH it went into limp mode and check engine light came on and the P1326 code appeared. There is a recall on this vehicle for this code. However the dealership states it’s a knock sensor needing to be replaced and I will have to cover that. The same knock sensor they had me update in 2018 under there advisory. The motor burns apx. 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles. Requires oil to be added to maintain oil level in between oil changes. Irregular mechanical noise (rattle) during cold start ups. I am scared to drive this vehicle and do not feel I am being treated fairly due to the recalls on this engine.
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