| Issue ID | 1636927 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11300601 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/04/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Their is a continuous sound coming out from the top of the dash board, when you start the engine. This sharp sound sometimes occurs time to time to course discomfort to anyone inside the car. This sharp sound occur some times and not always. But when occur it takes the full day and does not stop for two to three days. Their is also lot of complain about this sound on youtube with kia optima customer with the same sound coming from the top of the dash board, when the engine is start. Please investigate and review comments from other customers from google and youtube regarding the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87046 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAYREVILLE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A77FGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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