NHTSA Complaint #11395981 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11395981
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 12, 2020
Date Filed	February 12, 2021
Mileage	152 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

ENGINE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON AND OFF. BUT DOESN'T GIVE A CODE WHEN I TAKE IT TO GET SERVICED. TOOK IT UP TO KIA TO TELL THEM THAT ON MY WAY HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THAT MY WALL CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE TRUNK FROM THE SOCKET THAT HOLDS THE BULBS.BACK LIGHTS GO OUT CONSTANTLY AFTER THE BULBS ARE CHANGED OR THE SOCKET HAS BEEN CHANGED.

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