Issue ID | 1599000 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11254060 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 02/08/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While i was driving my vehicle on the streets; its an 2018 kia optima. On august 2,2019 my car engine caught on fire. People walking on the sidewalk and other drivers stop to alert me that they saw fire from the bottom of the car. Then while driving i start to notice extreme smoke coming from the hood so much i couldnt no longer look where i was going. I panicked and mind was racing q how could this happen i got this car new last year may 1,2018. When i jumped out to look at the hood i saw my engine engulfed with flames. Nearby driver threw me a bottole of water,luckily i had just bought 24 case of water, another driver pulled over and was helping me pour water to reduce the damage of the fire. No engine light was on or any other warning lights before or after the fire and i had my recently oil change. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22450 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRONX, NY |
VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L3XJGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 15/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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