NHTSA Complaint #11489898 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11489898
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	October 17, 2022
Date Filed	October 19, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

As I was driving on the Interstate, my car lost power and I was unable to push on my gas or use my brakes to slow down to pull off the interstate. Lights begin flashing with a warning that read “ Check Hybrid system. Stop vehicle and turn off engine. This is the second time this has happened but before my car shut off and didn’t turn back on. I was going to be hit by a semi truck had he not swerved around. Also, this the 5th time this week it has happened.

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