NHTSA Complaint #11482644 — 2018 KIA OPTIMA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11482644 |
| Vehicle | 2018 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
Trying to cut off and jerks when stopping vehicle
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