| Issue ID | 1402993 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11019438 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 12/04/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia optima. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler kia (located at 5815 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014) where it was diagnosed, but the technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that they would get back with the contact. The contact had not heard back from the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 4,700. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAMILTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L30HGXXXXXX |
| 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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