NHTSA Complaint #11677745 — 2007 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11677745
Vehicle	2007 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 8, 2024
Date Filed	August 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

After adding oil..Car stopped while driving…Smoke and Fire occurred.. Now engine will not start.. 2 Mechanics Stated “Engine needs to Be Replaced”… A/C Front Blower Doesn’t Work Console Has a Short and Doesn’t Work

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