{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11736366,"manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/12/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"05/07/2026","vin":"5XXGT4L37LG","components":"ENGINE","summary":"Out of town July 12th 2025 my 2020 Kia Optima engine started having problems.  I tried to get to my hotel but it was obvious I was not going to make it.  I pulled into the nearest station and was told my car had no oil.  There were no signs of leaking oil and no warning lights so they changed my oil and I was able to made it home.  Shortly after I broke down again at night and pulled into a parking lot again no warning and no oil.  I had to call someone to get oil and from that point on I had to put oil in my cart every other day with no signs of a leaks and no warning lights.  It has become to dangerous to drive and the engine has now failed and knocking and shaking has caused me to park my car and not drive it.   I am deeply concerned about the risk of catastrophic engine failure and the potential for fire, which has been documented in similar cases. Despite having the Knock Sensor Detection System installed, my vehicle continues to exhibit these dangerous symptoms.  I sought assistance from Landers Crain dealership and KIA; however, they declined to properly evaluate or service my vehicle along with KIA declining according to the KIA Regional Manager. This lack of support has left me with an unsafe, undrivable car and no clear path toward resolution.  The Center for Auto Safety Key Affected Vehicles (2.4L GDI) Kia Optima 2011\u20132018 (some 2019) exact same engine in 2020 Optima Kia Sorento 2012\u20132019 Kia Sportage 2011\u20132018 (some 2019)  Details of the Recall and Settlement The Problem Manufacturing debris and tight tolerances can cause connecting rod bearings to fail, causing knocking, seizure, and potential engine fires. The Fix Dealers will update the software with a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) to detect rod bearing issues before failure.  My Optima has the KSDS installed but failed.  Warranty Extension As part of a class action settlement, Kia extended the warranty on these engines to 15 years or 150,000 miles, provided the KSDS update is installed.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"KIA","productModel":"OPTIMA","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc."}]}]}