NHTSA Complaint #11554959 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11554959
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 4, 2022
Date Filed	November 13, 2023
Mileage	141,727 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Something is so wrong with my car, I can not see through the UVO screen no sound at all, can not detect my car key unless I put my key on dashboard. UVO works and dies instantly. Something in computer part of my KIA is BAD not operating normal. I take my car to KIA in Lithonia GA still NO HELP!! NO KIA DEALER WILL HELP ME UNLESS I PAY A HIGH DOLLAR! My 2015 Kia Optima EX needs help.

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