NHTSA Complaint #11547377 — 2020 KIA OPTIMA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11547377
Vehicle	2020 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 28, 2023
Date Filed	September 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

I was told by me dealership recently that the Kia Optima is not designed for high mileage. It’s been consuming oil and my dealership was aware of the issue. Yesterday smoke came out from under the hood and the engine and front half of the car was engulfed in flames.

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