NHTSA Complaint #11150361 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11150361 |
| Vehicle | 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 60,400 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TEN MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, IT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED AWAY BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PLANNED TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,400. *TT CONSUMER STATED FIRE STARTED AT THE HYBRID BATTERY. *JB *TR
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