3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,500 miles

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problem #2

Jun 072023

Optima Hybrid

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V844000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH the "Hybrid" warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers failed, and the contact pulled over. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the "Hybrid" warning light remained illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that the main propulsion battery needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle could no longer be started. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 082018

Optima Hybrid

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V161000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (jim bone Kia, 1255 santa rosa ave, santa rosa, ca 95404, (707) 545-7050) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA