NHTSA Complaint #10620789 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10620789
Vehicle	2014 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 29, 2014
Date Filed	August 8, 2014
Mileage	765 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE TRYING TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT STRUCTURE, THE CAR ACCELERATED BEYOND CONTROL ON IT'S OWN AND HIT THE WALL HEAD ON. I WAS ALREADY IN MY PARKING SPOT AND ONLY FEW FEET AWAY WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEPLOYED AND BODY DAMAGE OCCURRED. EVERYTHING HAPPENED SO SUDDENLY, I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE SPEED AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. *TR

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