NHTSA Complaint #11572486 — 2017 KIA CADENZA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11572486
Vehicle	2017 KIA CADENZA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	February 13, 2024
Date Filed	February 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Problem unknown, i was driving to my friends house with 2 kids, about 2 mins from the house the steering wheel light started flashing on my dashboard, nothing major happening, so slowed down got to the house. When at the house realized a light come from the engine bay. A fire started out of no where. I used a fire extinguisher to put out, even moved some plastic from wheel well to completely put out. Tow truck driver (non mechanic) told kia that the plastic caused the fire. Was told no warranty or recall for kia to do anything for it, i have to pay out of picket for it.

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