NHTSA Complaint #11453897 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11453897
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	February 22, 2022
Date Filed	February 24, 2022
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph during rain, the windshield wiper where violently wiping and there was a burning odor coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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