| Issue ID | 1391426 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11004903 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 24/06/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia optima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact attempted to change lanes, but the vehicle did not accelerate. It took approximately four seconds for the vehicle to respond. The contact also stated that the failure occurred five other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lupient imports inc. In brooklyn park, minnesota), but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 450. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 450 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L12HGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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