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2011 KIA OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1141811
Internal NHTSA #	10667508
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	16/12/14
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	We were in my 2011 kia optima on a transition ramp from one freeway to another doing about 45 mph. As we rounded a turn we saw 2 cars and a tow truck on the side of the ramp we then hit a puddle (lake) that went across both lanes of this ramp. The water slowed us by maybe 20 mph with water shooting all around us. We then saw a truck coming down a on ramp to merge in front of us he hit another puddle and spun sideways and hit a guard rail. We pulled up next to him to see if he was alright and my car stalled. We could smell gas i thought it was coming from the truck and i wanted to move away from him. The car would not start, i had my 4 year old in the car and he was terrified and crying. Luckily a tow truck pulled up behind us and blocked other cars from hitting us he pushed us out of the lane. When the car was taken to the kia dealer i found out there is a piece of (plastic or metal i don't know which) that runs down the center under the car, it holds the gas and hydraulic lines up from the front to the back, this piece is held in place with clips ( not bolts or screws ) the water pulled these clips free and my gas and hydraulic lines were pulled down, my gas line broke that was the gas i was smelling, it there had been a spark or flare it could have been fatal. This could also have happened if i was driving in snow. In my opinion this is a factory defect and should be covered under warranty. The dealer said no. So i have to pay $500 plus 5 days of car rental. I'm 59 i have driven every make of car i have never had this happen before.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52347
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANTA CLARA, CA
VIN pattern	KNAGN4A70B5XXXXXX
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?
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
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	45
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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 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Fuel System, Gasoline Problems, Complaints and Defects

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