| Issue ID | 1388126 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11001968 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/06/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the nissan kia dealer (located on 4961 rt 17 m, new hampton, ny 10958) where a noise test was performed. The technician informed the contact that there was no failure and that the vehicle was fine. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,978. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124978 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAUGERTIES, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A75DGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 70 |
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