NHTSA Complaint #10638161 — 2009 KIA OPTIMA
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10638161 |
| Vehicle | 2009 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 33,500 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
WATER LEAK CAR ROOF TO BODY SIDE WELD NEVER SEALED AT FACTORY, CAUSE EXTENSIVE MOLD DAMAGE. CEILING REPLACED, CARPETS , KIA DEALER UNABLE TO FIND REPLACEMENT BACK SEAT CAN'T REPAIR, MOLDY SMELL. CERTIFIED MOLD EXPERT SAID ENTIRE INTERIOR OF CAR NEEDS REPLACED, AND AIR TESTED BYE A CERTIFIED EXPERT ($2000). *TR
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