Issue ID | 1368164 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10970145 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 16/03/17 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving home from work on a quiet residential street when my 2012 kia optima ex suddenly quit. I coasted into an office parking lot where i saw smoke coming from the engine. I exited the car, opened the hood and saw that the engine was on fire. Suddenly, the flames hit the fuel line and the engine exploded shooting flames 10 fee high. I was desparately trying to get everything valuable out of the car while calling 911. It took 4 firefighters to put out the flames . Thankfully, the whole automobile wasn't consumed. It was deemed a total loss. This vehicle only had 57,600 miles on it and was still under manufacturer warranty. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57600 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JERSEY VILLAGE, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | 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 | 25 |
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