NHTSA Complaint #11539796 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539796
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 21, 2023
Date Filed	August 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

I was turning into some parking spots so i could put my car in reverse and park closer to building i needed. I did not get a chance to putin reverse, the vehicle surged forward and was accelerating. My foot was not on the gas pedal. I was trying to brake. I turned steering wheel so I didn't hit brick building. I swiped the building and 2 vehiles on my right AND still did not stop right away. I kept on the brake and the plants, rocks, landscaping I think helped it to stop. I can get police report in few days.

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