NHTSA Complaint #11549547 — 2019 KIA OPTIMA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11549547
Vehicle	2019 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 11, 2023
Date Filed	October 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I was driving on the highway and my car started smoking. I got off at the next exit and black smoke started billowing out from under the hood. As soon as I opened the car door flames started coming out from under the hood. Entire engine was on fire

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