NHTSA Complaint #11466164 — 2018 KIA OPTIMA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11466164
Vehicle	2018 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 10, 2022
Date Filed	May 26, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

My car has been at the dealership since February 10th. The dealer has been giving me the run around. Didn’t have any transportation for over two months and car hasn’t moved since the day I dropped it off. I’m really getting impatient, as I am making monthly payments on a car that I can’t even use. Nearing four months and I’m totally lost on what to do. Thank you for any assistance

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