{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11538679,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/01/2023","dateComplaintFiled":"08/15/2023","vin":"5XXGU4L30GG","components":"ENGINE","summary":"2016 KIA Optima is burning excessive oil. Current mileage ~85K, under power train warranty. The KSDS S/W upgrade has been done. Took car to KIA dealership.  Tested twice and confirmed 1/2 quart and 3/4 qt burned in 1000 miles.  Limit for service was >1 qt in 1000 miles, so no action taken.  Question #1.  How/where was this limit established? Clearly hear a knocking sound and blue smoke out the tailpipe upon starting.  A copy of video showing the tailpipe smoking was submitted to KIA.  The internet references a class-action suit for this problem and NUMEROUS complaints.  Question #2: Why has NO recall been initiated for this problem across numerous models and several years, anyone with a 4-cyl GDI engine? Maintenance interval is 7500 miles for each synthetic oil change.  This means I will put in more than 5.5 quarts of oil between oil changes???  And this is NOT a problem??? Question #3:  Why is this NOT an EPA pollution issue?  Finally,  the KIA dealership told me to come back in, if the problem exceeds the >1 qt per 1000 mile limit.  I asked and there is NO extension of the 100K power train warranty, (in 15K miles) so after 100K, any engine repair/replacement would be at my cost.  At 85K, my resale value has plummented and 2-3 nonKIA dealerships that I have spoken to about a trade-in are NOT interested in this car as a trade-in. Question #4:  HOW does this NOT qualify as a RECALL?  -1) Class action lawsuit on record? -2) Known problem over several years/models with the 4-cyl engine? -3) Engine seizing and shutting down due to oil loss seems like a safety issue to me?  Final QUESTION:  How do I get involved (after the fact) with the Class action lawsuit?  I seem like I'm in suspended animation, e.g. won't fix it, can't trade  it, WHAT A MESS!","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"OPTIMA","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}