NHTSA Complaint #11648154 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11648154
Vehicle 2012 KIA OPTIMA
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 162,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

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