10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,977 miles

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problem #2

Jul 062017

Optima 4-cyl

  • 4,226 miles
Purchased a 2016 Kia Optima ex with the premium package with less than 30 odometer miles in April 2017 from a Kia dealer (VIN [xxx]). at 4200 miles the car stalled and lost all power while traveling on the highway during rush hour. Screen flashed "engine control system - possible engine condition. " took vehicle to the Kia dealer on 07/08/2017 who indicated the throttle position sensor needed adjusting and cleaning. They assured me all was good and they had resolved the issue. Less than 24 hours later the car stalled again on the highway. Had to have the vehicle towed to another Kia dealer where it sits. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed with Kia as it poses a significant safety hazard to me and other drivers. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

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problem #1

Dec 292016

Optima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,700 miles
The contact owned a 2016 Kia Optima. After parking the vehicle in the driveway for 15 hours, the vehicle caught fire and exploded. The vehicle was destroyed. The origin of the fire was believed to be due to an electrical failure. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,700. Updated 03/17/17 updated 08/29/2017

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

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