NHTSA Complaint #11362325 — 2017 KIA OPTIMA FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11362325
Vehicle	2017 KIA OPTIMA
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 4, 2020
Date Filed	October 1, 2020
Mileage	86,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE CAR STALLS AND HESITATES AT TIMES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED

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