Issue ID | 1474248 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11101703 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/06/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While my family and i were driving home at a speed of 45mph we lost engine power and brakes. Upon the vehicle finally stopping, black smoke began to pour out of the engine compartment. We immediately exited the vehicle and saw flames begin to spread from the engine. We were notified by an off duty deputy that he was going the opposite direction when he saw us with a fire underneath our vehicle while still moving. The vehicle ultimately went up in flames along with everything we had inside. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SUFFOLK, VA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A70CGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 45 |
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