Issue ID | 1448706 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11074148 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/02/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving down the highway when my 2014 kia optima started to make a knocking sound with smoke coming from engine. Pulled over and turned vehicle off and not long after engine caught on fire. My car was a total loss. Found out after the fact that car had recall on it. Contacted kia consumer affairs and they did nothing to explain why this would have happened. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A79EGXXXXXX |
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 | 60 |
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