| Issue ID | 1345869 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10939307 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 21/12/14 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving, the front driver's seat fell back without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to four different dealers, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but provided no assistance. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 200. The vin was not provided. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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