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2020 KIA OPTIMA — ENGINE

crash · 2142115 · 2025-10-22

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Year
2020
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Speed
10 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

Metal contamination found on VVT solenoid of 2020 kia optima 2.4L GDI engine. Firestone Autocare Confirmed metal debris in oiling system. Vehicle exhibits symptoms identical to prior theta II bearing recall SC172/SC200/SC227 but not covered under recall range.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11694952
Machine
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