NHTSA Complaint #11559430 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11559430
Vehicle	2011 KIA OPTIMA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	September 29, 2023
Date Filed	December 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

A recall has been issued for my 2011 Kia Optima. I received a letter from the NHTSA with my VIN on it. I am concerned about the safety of me and my family. I am being told that there is no remedy for the HECU. The recall says it can experience a fire in the engine compartment while parked or while being driven. I find that possibility quite scary. What am I to do? What is considered a reasonable amount of time for this to be fixed? The recall was issued nearly three months ago. Each day gets more and more frightening.

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