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2012 Kia OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1111014
Internal NHTSA #	10633609
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	14/09/14
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Key fob was placed on the roof of the car to enable female adult to place child into safety booster seat. Key fob was left on roof by accident, but the car was still allowed to start. The car gave no audible warning that the key was still outside the car. The car was driven 10 miles. In the intervening time, the key fob flew off the top of the car and was lost. No audible warning was given to the driver that the key left the car's proximity. Upon arriving at the destination, the female adult and her child were stranded.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	29680
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ARLINGTON, TN
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A77CGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Kia OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Kia OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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