COMPLAINT
Model:
Brand:
Maker:
Kia
Model year:
2012
Component:
ENGINE
Mileage:
200'000 km
Complaint’s year:
2025
Incident date:
Towed:
Yes
Description:
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the internal bearings had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
VIN:
5XXGM4A73CG