The contact owns a 2015 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal smoke odor inside the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was an oil leak in the engine compartment. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine, determining that the engine was consuming oil abnormally quick, and the engine might soon need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
| VIN Pattern | 5XXGM4A7*FG****** |
| Manufacturer | KIA GEORGIA, INC |
| Make | KIA |
| Model | Optima |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Series | GL(Middle-low grade) |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine Model | DOHC GDI THETA II |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.4 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2400 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 146.457 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Kia Motor Manufacturing, Georgia |
| Plant State | GEORGIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |