NHTSA Complaint #10473189 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10473189
Vehicle	2012 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 18, 2012
Date Filed	August 31, 2012
Mileage	200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH THE ECONOMY MODE ACTIVATED, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE UPON ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY DEACTIVATED THE ECONOMY MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

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