| Issue ID | 1508035 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11142750 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 16/09/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On september 16, 2018 at approximately 930am, while on duty at work(correction officer) my kia optima gdi 2013 went up in flames in the parking lot of my job.. I was not present and the vehicle. I had already been on duty 530am that morning. Once i made it to the scene my car was completely almost burnt to the ground. The fire department labeled it as a electrical fire, which caused the car the burn from the inside out, starting from the engine. I had several personal items of mine burnt in the fire and also work equipment that was lost in the fire. Since the incident i've suffered mental, emotional and physical distress. I'm a single mother and i depended on my car to get me where i needed to go. Things have been very frustrating and hard. I'm seeking help from kia motors. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OPA LOCKA, FL |
| VIN pattern | NAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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