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2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1027549
Internal NHTSA #	10555684
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA HYBRID
Model Year	2011
File date	17/07/13
Component	SEATS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Front driver seat feels like it rotates/slides upper rt corner about 3 inches from the side. Then lower lt side about the same 3 inches from side. 3 months fighting kia for what i think is a safety repair. Still has not been resolved. I test drove another hybrid 5k less miles, that did not have the issue. The second issue is there is a dead zone that is random to reproduce for the dealer is tough. It occurs when stopped, highway speed, etc. Where you press the petal and nothing happens for about 4 seconds. Then you have full power by then it is too late. If you do not know this can occur it place you in a tough driving spot.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	29500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROCHDALE, MA
VIN pattern	KNAGM4AD6B5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	0
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2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Seats Problems, Complaints and Defects

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