| Issue ID | 1037475 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10562752 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 29/01/14 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while at stop, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle surged as the engine rpm's increased without warning. The contact mentioned the brakes were engaged and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 19,000. Updated 3/14/14*cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | 11 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLACKLICK, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A70D5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/12/13 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DENNIS KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 614-471-2900 |
| Dealer's city | COLUMBUS |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 43231 |