NHTSA Complaint #11555410 — 2016 KIA OPTIMA

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11555410
Vehicle	2016 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	August 30, 2023
Date Filed	November 16, 2023
Mileage	14,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving in a heavy rainstorm, the vehicle experienced water intrusion causing the sub frame undercarriage to become damaged and unsecured. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 14,000.

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