NHTSA Complaint #11195506 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11195506
Vehicle	2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 24, 2019
Date Filed	April 10, 2019
Mileage	99,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

ECU MALFUNCTION CAUSING MISFIRE IN CYLINDER ONE RESULTING IN IGNITION COIL MELTING AND AND CAUSING ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE BAY WHILE IN MOTION ON LOCAL STREET. VEHICLE IS NOW INOPERABLE.

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