NHTSA Complaint #11511467 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11511467
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 11, 2023
Date Filed	March 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The engine lost power taking off crossing a major roadway, resulting in a stall, vehicle had to be restarted in a panic. The knocking and loss of power put me and my passenger in danger of a side impact from cross traffic. The issue was reproduced by a dealer upon further inspection. The vehicle will be inspected by a service department at certified dealership. No warnings lights or fault warnings appeared related to this issue.

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