| Issue ID | 1690972 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11355605 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 17/09/20 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving the vehicle, she became aware of a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle recently, he noticed that the high fuel pump leaked fuel. There was no warning. The contact called the parkway family kia located at 22555 us-59, kingwood, tx 77339, and was informed that there was no recall on the vin. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000. *ln*dt*jb consumer stated dealer was not able to help.*jb*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A74FGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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