| Issue ID | 1481102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11111216 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 13/07/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon filling up the car the gas nozzle never shuts off until gas (a lot of gas) is pouring out of the tank. Even trying to fill it up on your own holding the handle it pours out when full. Leaves gas every where down the car spraying the person putting the gas in. Ruining the paint on the car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KING, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L30GGXXXXXX |
| 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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