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2011 KIA OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1691531
Internal NHTSA #	11360016
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	16/09/20
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My car loses power when i use the horn. It happens while parked with the engine on and in traffic. Initially, i thought it was faulty electrical problem because there were 3 active recalls needing to be fixed. I recently took my vehicle to a certified kia service center to get the recalls taken care of and additonally, had the a/c compressor, struts, and a belt replaced. I also described the issue of engine power loss when i use the horn with service tech and attempted to demonstrate. However, my car didn't duplicate the issue. I'm not sure if the techs tested it thoroughly during the days it was being serviced. The final detailed bill states that the car wouldn't duplicate the issue. I'm currently satisfied with the fixed recalls, a/c, belt, and other minor repairs. I'm highly concerned and frustrated that i'm still experiencing engine, acceleration, rpm, and a/c failure whenever i need to use my horn. A couple of days ago while in traffic, i had to blow the horn because a distracted driver nearly side swiped me. As a result, my car loss power. I couldn't accelerate and the transmission wouldn't shift. I ended up doing around 30mph until i made it to a safe destination. I called for help, but after i turned the car off and back on, it was as if it never happened. I'm furious about it because the distracted driver proceeded to tailgate and intimidate me out of anger. Lastly, it was not professional or caring to be laughed at when i voiced this problem at the service center. I need help and answers before something more terrible happens. The number of engine and electrical complaints are startling. I'm hoping that my issue will be taken seriously and looked into. I'm not comfortable driving my car.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	95000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PINE BLUFF, AR
VIN pattern	KNAGR4A60B5XXXXXX
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
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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	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 KIA OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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