| Issue ID | 1713892 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11385410 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 23/12/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle however, after driving for about another mile, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer - lev kia of framingham (510 cochituate rd, framingham, ma 01701, (508) 879-5555) where it was diagnosed and the mechanic found no issues. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AUBURN, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A72ETXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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