| Issue ID | 1375969 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10983742 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/05/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact was uninjured. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,585. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97585 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SUMTER, SC |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A75D5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 45 |
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