NHTSA Complaint #11709524 — 2018 KIA OPTIMA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11709524
Vehicle	2018 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 6, 2026
Date Filed	January 7, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was sold an unsafe vehicle at J and J Auto house 6446 Wilshire Bl LA,CA 90022. Dealer withheld condition of car . Had car three months and was stranded on highway. Car was towed to Kia dealer and diagnosed with complete engine failure. Dealer will not honor limited warranty, shady sales practices withheld recall info during sale, won’t allow his mechanic to look at car, dodged calls, denied request to return car for refund

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