| Issue ID | 1484926 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11114216 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 27/07/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Strong smell of raw fuel near left rear (driver side) of vehicle when ambient temperature outside exceeds 100 degrees. The smell is noticed when the vehicle is parked after driving. It was first noticed when the vehicle had about 50,000 miles on it and the vehicle was taken to henderson kia for servicing. They said they could not reproduce the issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HENDERSON, NV |
| VIN pattern | KNAGN4A78B5XXXXXX |
| 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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