NHTSA Complaint #11615529 — 2016 KIA OPTIMA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11615529
Vehicle	2016 KIA OPTIMA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	September 1, 2021
Date Filed	September 19, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I am experiencing window regulator failures on all four windows of my 2016 Kia Optima LX, which began in 2021 and continues to the present. The windows either do not stay up or operate irregularly. I have seen similar reports from other 2016 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage owners. This issue poses a safety and security risk due to potential distraction while driving and inability to secure the vehicle.

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