NHTSA Complaint #11179781 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11179781 |
| Vehicle | 2014 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 64,887 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
2014 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DECELERATING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CAR DISPLAYED A FAULT ON THE SCREEN AS A "POSSIBLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FAILURE." WHEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN. HAD LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL (ELECTRICAL/OPTICAL STEERING). HAD TO SLOW TO STOP, PLACE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IN PARK BEFORE THE CAR WOULD ALLOW RESTART. ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON FOR 3 HOURS THEN EXTINGUISHED BY ITSELF. BMS WAS UPDATED AT COST TO CUSTOMER.
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