NHTSA Complaint #11600818 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11600818
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 25, 2024
Date Filed	July 10, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

My car was stolen using a usb cord and they tore my steering column, key ignition and brok my driver side passenger window.

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