NHTSA Complaint #11472409 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11472409
Vehicle	2014 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 29, 2022
Date Filed	July 5, 2022
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer were notified but refused to help with the issue.

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