NHTSA Complaint #11625072 — 2017 KIA OPTIMA FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11625072
Vehicle	2017 KIA OPTIMA
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 13, 2024
Date Filed	November 13, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

A auto repair shop said my Kia Optima has a bad knock sensor which is a common problem with those cars. My safety and others was put at great risk when I suddenly lost power on the freeway Problem was confirmed at an independent service center Has not yet been inspected by manufacturer Warning message came up at the same time as losing power

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