| Issue ID | 1450560 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075603 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 28/02/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | From a stop at a light or intersection, over seven (7) times the car has jolted forward and stopped abruptly, losing most power to the motor at that point. Audible alarms ring and the dashboard has read both "hybrid system warning! Immediately stop and do not drive" and "check charging system". This has happened during left turns with oncoming traffic that then has to slow as i slowly creep out of the intersection. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54844 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4ADXD5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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