Issue ID | 1501292 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11132429 |
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 | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 kia optima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (superior kia, 260 w. Mitchell ave, cincinnati, oh) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty. The engine was replaced and the failure was remedied. Later, while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud booming noise was heard and smoke and flames were present coming from the engine compartment. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an oncoming vehicle. After exiting the vehicle, a loud explosion occurred from the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The front driver sustained a minor head injury, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the crash. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 118,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 65 |
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