NHTSA Complaint #11603343 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11603343 |
| Vehicle | 2015 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
Engine locked in while driving on road No power an won’t start
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