| Issue ID | 1687672 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11353173 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 05/09/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | From a stationary position, upon accelerating the car hesitates, vibrates, feels as if it might stall but does not stall. Car, within a second or so will catch and accelerate as it should. Driver is very aware of the vibration hesitation. The passenger can also feel the hesitation. Skipping sensation happens at any stopped location, at an intersection or stop sign etc. I t seems to happen about 75% of the time. Occasionally there will not been a hesitation experience. I have taken it in at least 2 times to dealer service department and was told thy could find nothing to account for the problem and even suggested that i use a higher grade fuel. Fuel milage is great, all other driving aspects of th kia are perfect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS CRUCES, NM |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L13GGXXXXXX |
| 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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