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2016 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1610892
Internal NHTSA #	11269137
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2016
File date	16/10/19
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving on the highway when my jerked twice, check engine light started blinking, and i could not accelerate. I was able to get off the highway safely, my car was towed to a kia dealership nearby and i was told it could take 3-4 days before my car is looked at. This problem has happened twice while i was on the highway. It happened on october 3rd, my car was towed to a kia dealership and i was told the knocking sensor went out. The issue was supposedly fixed and i picked my car up on october 8th.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	123525
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LOS ANGELES, CA
VIN pattern	5XXGT4L3XGGXXXXXX
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	50
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2016 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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