Issue ID | 1674215 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11338993 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 10/07/20 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | For several days noticed a faint fuel smell after shutting engine off. Also noticed after starting engine. While engine was running i took engine cover off and fuel was spraying out of the top b-nut fitting on the high pressure fuel line. Fuel line is on the upper part of engine. This is the same fuel line in recall sc172. Engine was replaced in 11/2019 under recall.*dt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 158000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SNOQUALMIE, WA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A72CGXXXXXX |
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 |
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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 | 0 |
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