| Issue ID | 1454759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11080218 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 09/03/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As i were driving on the highway in e. Ky i lost control over the car all of a sudden. I tried to adjust right and left with no hope. I crossed the medium to the other lane, hit a log truck and then my car flipped on its back on the medium. The whole thing started on the straight part before reaching the curve. Miraculousl,y nothing happened to me or the truck driver. I still feel that something went wrong. Insurance estimator said my side is so bad he can't tell if there was a problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGV4L27GGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 70 |
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