NHTSA Complaint #11541660 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541660
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 5, 2023
Date Filed	August 30, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON THE 57 FREEWAY AND MY CAR STOP RUNNING AND I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND MY CAR CATCH ON FIRE. EVERYTHING STARTED IN THE ENGINE. I CALLED KIA AND MADE A COMPLAINT AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT HELP ME.

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