{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11701499,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"11/05/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"11/25/2025","vin":"KNAGM4ADXC5","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE","summary":"To:   Administrator   National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)   1200 New Jersey Avenue SE   Washington, DC 20590   USA    Subject: Formal Safety Defect Claim Regarding Unaddressed Recalls \u2014 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] )  From:   [XXX]    Email: [XXX]    Phone: [XXX]     Vehicle Information:   - VIN: * [XXX] **   - Make / Model: 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid   - Mileage: approx. **250,000 miles**   - Current Location: Moldova (vehicle manufactured in Korea for the US market)    ---  ## Summary of the Problem  I am writing to file a **formal safety defect claim** regarding my 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, VIN * [XXX] **, which, despite having documented recall campaigns, has never had critical parts replaced. As a result:    1. **Internal scoring and scratches (zadir)** have been detected within the engine, consistent with **metal shavings / debris** circulating in the oil system.   2. There is **metallic residue (shavings)** found in the oil pump, which strongly suggests that worn or damaged components (likely from a manufacturing defect) were never replaced during the recall.   3. Given the extraordinarily high mileage (\u2248\u202f250,000\u202fmiles), the continued use without the required recall repairs poses **significant safety risks** and potential for further engine failure or fire.   4. I was not provided with a proper remedy when recall notices were issued \u2014 in my case, the relevant parts were not replaced in a timely fashion (or at all), despite the recall campaigns being active, leading to the deterioration of the engine.  ---  ## Legal and Technical Basis  ### Recalls Applicable to My Vehicle  - NHTSA Recall **20V750** for the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid: This is a recall related to engine defects, including risk of engine fire.  [oai_citation [XXX] ] [XXX] )   - NHTSA Recall **23V652**: This relates to the Hydraul INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2012","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"OPTIMA","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}