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

Issue ID	893956
Internal NHTSA #	10437363
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	17/11/11
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Kia optima lx 2011 was purchased brand new at 4 miles in odometer. Problem 1 less than a month: steering veering to the left an right. Had to steer this car to track straight. The dealer performed minor alignment in october. Car continues to veer left and right. Took car back to the dealer. The tech stated the front end off by 2 degrees and stated he performed the adjustment. The steering problem not fixed. Problem #2: car was parked with fuel reading 42 miles to empty. Returned to start car. Will not crank after numerous attempts. Towed the car to dealer. Car cranked upon de-tow at the location. But still left the car for why it will not crank in the first place. Returned 4 days later. I was advised that the car was empty of gasoline, even when fuel reader clearly indicated 42 miles to empty. Kia paid for rental for 4 days ($100). I was further advised that the fuel regulator was replaced and on back order. The steering problems and the stalling issues are significant public safety concerns since the lanes, arterial roads and highways that i have to drive daily are congested.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	5400
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPRING, TX
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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	0
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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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