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2012 Kia OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	917104
Internal NHTSA #	10456002
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	20/04/12
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving, the backup camera came on. All the functions on the stereo were not working. This is the second time where the stereo malfunction. I took it to the dealship and was told there is a recall. When asked if i would be notified, i was told no. To find out about he recall, i had to bring the vehicle in. I check all the online databases, there were no documentation or any information about a recall. I don't think this is fair. What if the electrical wiring caused other issues? Also, what breaking slightly on a downhill, the abs locked up on me for a second causing my vehicle to lunge forward. Luckily, there were no cars behind me. Like i said, it was only for a sec but it was still not normal. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4300
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HIXSON, TN
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A76CGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
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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