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KIA OPTIMA Air Bags

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10415342

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2011.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY AND AS HE CLOSED THE DOOR, ALL OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE THE AIR BAGS UNDER WARRANTY. THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/15/11 *BF UPDATED 10/24/11.Mileage was 5000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGH4A84A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20101113. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Optima 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Kia Optima 2010 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DEMONTROND AUTOMOTIVE GROUP . DEALER'S CITY: HOUSTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 77090 .
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KIA OPTIMA Tires Temporary/emergency Spare Tire

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Tires Temporary/emergency Spare Tire Report #10446151

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2011.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE, JACK, OR LUG NUT WRENCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT SUPPLY THE CONTACT WITH THE MISSING ITEMS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY WITHOUT THEM. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT THE MISSING EQUIPMENT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 1,500. .Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1G1ND52M6W6. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in GERMANSVILLE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Power Train

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10448625

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN SLOWING DOWN, EITHER WITH OR WITHOUT BRAKING ASSISTANCE, CAR JERKS AS THE TRANSMISSION DOES A HARD DOWNSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR WHEN REACHING 20 MPH. THE FORCE OF THE DOWNSHIFT IS ENOUGH TO JOLT THE DRIVER. *TR.Mileage was 32000 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in NORTH POTOMAC, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10450072

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF USING THE BRAKES, THE CAR JERKS AS THE TRANSMISSION DOES A HARD DOWNSHIFT CAUSING ENOUGH JERK TO THE DRIVER. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A89A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA OPTIMA Air Bags

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10478079

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2011.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE CUSHION ASSEMBLY IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE CUSHION ASSEMBLY AND THE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A8XA5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in MCCASKILL, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10482328

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Oct 12, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED IT TO TRAVEL OVER A CONCRETE LANE DIVIDER. THE TRUNK SPACE AREA WAS CRUSHED UP AGAINST THE REAR SEATS IN THE VEHICLE. THE SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT DID NOT CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FROM SEVERE WHIPLASH AND BACK PAIN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SAVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE AIR BAG DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,008. UPDATED 12/11/12*LJ UPDATED 12/14/2012 *JS.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40008 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A88A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in MARSHALL, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was purchased on 20111213. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Optima 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Optima 2010 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 903-759-4667 . DEALER'S CITY: LONGVIEW . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75604 .
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KIA OPTIMA Power Train

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10483827

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE CAR LURCHES WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 18 TO 20 MILES AN HOUR. HARD DOWN SHIFT AT EVERY STOP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55866 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10490605

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN BRAKING OR NOT AROUND 20 MILES AN HOUR CAR JERKS FORWARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A5424. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Air Bags

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10497669

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 1 CAR ACCIDENT WHERE IT WENT OFF THE ROAD, INTO THE DITCH AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE BACK OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BROKEN DURING THE ACCIDENT AND WAS ALL THE WAY RECLINED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT INEFFECTIVE. THE INJURIES COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE THAN THEY ACTUALLY WERE GIVEN THE FACT THAT NO BAGS DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS OF LITTLE HELP WHEN CONTACTED AND DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE THAT THEIR PRODUCT COULD BE DEFECTIVE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36062 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A85A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Service Brakes

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Service Brakes Report #10501992

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WHEN BRAKING AT LOWER SPEEDS OF LESS THEN 20MPH THE CAR LURCHES OR JERKS LIKE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE ENGAGING OR THE TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING HARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A80A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in BELTSVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Power Train

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10501992

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHEN BRAKING AT LOWER SPEEDS OF LESS THEN 20MPH THE CAR LURCHES OR JERKS LIKE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE ENGAGING OR THE TRANSMISSION IS DOWNSHIFTING HARD. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A80A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in BELTSVILLE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503776

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A86A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503778

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A85A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503779

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A89A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503781

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A85A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503782

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503785

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503786

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10503787

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with POWER TRAIN . VEHICLE KICKS FROM SECOND GEAR TO FIRST GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN FROM 20MPH. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A82A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in PASADENA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Latches/locks/linkages

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10505793

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . MY REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHILE I WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY COULD NOT GET ME IN FOR AN APPOINTMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER AND NOW MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME IT COSTS OVER $200 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. IF I WERE EVER IN AN ACCIDENT THE PERSON SITTING IN THIS SEAT WOULD HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING OUT OF THE CAR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in WATERLOO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA OPTIMA Air Bags

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10533845

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2011.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 09/25/13*LJ.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A8XA5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in MCCASKILL, AR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20101120. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Optima 2010 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: CLASSIC KIA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 903-793-4623 . DEALER'S CITY: TEXARKANA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 75503 .
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KIA OPTIMA Power Train

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10543322

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2012.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with POWER TRAIN . THE CAR BUCKLES WHEN REDUCING YOUR SPEED TO AROUND 20 MPH. ALSO THE REAR SEAT DOOR LOCK STOPPED WORKING AND MY CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND KIA WANTS TO CHARGE ME AROUND 700 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ELK RIDGE, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Vehicle Speed Control

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10553337

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THE CRUISE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE. THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON, BUT YOU CANNOT "SET" THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAVE READ ONLINE ABOUT SEVERAL OTHER KIA MAKES AND MODELS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. AS FAR AS I CAN RESEARCH, THERE IS NOT A FUSE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A89A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in GROVETOWN, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA OPTIMA Electrical System

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Electrical System Report #10554972

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH OUR 2010 KIA OPTIMA, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 45000 MILES ON IT. THE TPMS, (!) AND THE AIRBAG "OFF/ON" LIGHTS ALL GO OFF AND ON CONTINUALLY. THEY WILL BE ON FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN GO OFF AND STAY OFF FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. THE BRAKES ALSO JERK OUR CAR VERY ROUGHLY FORWARD WHEN WE ARE BRAKING. EVEN IF WE ARE GOING 5 MPH, WE PRESS ON THE BRAKES, THEN THE CAR GIVES A BIG JERK BEFORE IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in BUCKEYE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Service Brakes

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Service Brakes Report #10554972

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WE HAVE BEEN HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH OUR 2010 KIA OPTIMA, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS 45000 MILES ON IT. THE TPMS, (!) AND THE AIRBAG "OFF/ON" LIGHTS ALL GO OFF AND ON CONTINUALLY. THEY WILL BE ON FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN GO OFF AND STAY OFF FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. THE BRAKES ALSO JERK OUR CAR VERY ROUGHLY FORWARD WHEN WE ARE BRAKING. EVEN IF WE ARE GOING 5 MPH, WE PRESS ON THE BRAKES, THEN THE CAR GIVES A BIG JERK BEFORE IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in BUCKEYE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Power Train

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10555247

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Nov 29, 2013.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with POWER TRAIN . HARD JERK WHEN DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR AT 20-22 MPH. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON WET, ICY OR SNOW COVERED ROADS. WHEN I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, HE SAID HE HAD NOT HEARD OF IT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A81A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in RINGGOLD, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 22 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA 2010 Power Train Report #10561329

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2011.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED DUE TO THE A FAILED WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A87A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ASTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Exterior Lighting Report #10561329

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2011.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED DUE TO THE A FAILED WIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A87A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ASTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA OPTIMA Seat Belts

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Seat Belts Report #10562433

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2014.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with SEAT BELTS . WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A VEHICLE REAR-ENDED MY 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE DRIVER HIT MY KIA SO HARD, I HIT THE MUSTANG IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON EITHER IMPACT. KIA WAS DRIVABLE, BUT THERE WERE NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY THE CAR DROVE (I.E. STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, WHEEL SHAKING, ETC). THIS WAS THE EVENING OF 01/23/2014. ON 01/29/2014, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED VEHICLE (TOTALING THE KIA) @ 28-30 MPH. AGAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE IMPACT LIFTED ME UP AND MY HEAD SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE TOP. SEAT BELT WAS IN USE, BUT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT, FAILING TO SECURE MY BODY. MAJOR CONCUSSION RECEIVED ALONG WITH MULTIPLE BRUISES, CUTS, AND SCRAPES. INVESTIGATION UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ROWLETT, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Air Bags

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10562433

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2014.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A VEHICLE REAR-ENDED MY 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE DRIVER HIT MY KIA SO HARD, I HIT THE MUSTANG IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON EITHER IMPACT. KIA WAS DRIVABLE, BUT THERE WERE NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY THE CAR DROVE (I.E. STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, WHEEL SHAKING, ETC). THIS WAS THE EVENING OF 01/23/2014. ON 01/29/2014, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED VEHICLE (TOTALING THE KIA) @ 28-30 MPH. AGAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE IMPACT LIFTED ME UP AND MY HEAD SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE TOP. SEAT BELT WAS IN USE, BUT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT, FAILING TO SECURE MY BODY. MAJOR CONCUSSION RECEIVED ALONG WITH MULTIPLE BRUISES, CUTS, AND SCRAPES. INVESTIGATION UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ROWLETT, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Steering

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Steering Report #10562433

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2014.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with STEERING . WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, A VEHICLE REAR-ENDED MY 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE DRIVER HIT MY KIA SO HARD, I HIT THE MUSTANG IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON EITHER IMPACT. KIA WAS DRIVABLE, BUT THERE WERE NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCES IN THE WAY THE CAR DROVE (I.E. STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, WHEEL SHAKING, ETC). THIS WAS THE EVENING OF 01/23/2014. ON 01/29/2014, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COLLIDED WITH A PARKED VEHICLE (TOTALING THE KIA) @ 28-30 MPH. AGAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE IMPACT LIFTED ME UP AND MY HEAD SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE TOP. SEAT BELT WAS IN USE, BUT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT, FAILING TO SECURE MY BODY. MAJOR CONCUSSION RECEIVED ALONG WITH MULTIPLE BRUISES, CUTS, AND SCRAPES. INVESTIGATION UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ROWLETT, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA OPTIMA Air Bags

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Air Bags Report #10562773

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2014.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,100. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGG4A83A5. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in ROWLETT, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA OPTIMA Unknown Or Other

KIA OPTIMA 2010 Unknown Or Other Report #10587529

KIA OPTIMA 2010 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2014.KIA OPTIMA 2010, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO UNLOCK WHEN REMOTE IS PRESSED TO UNLOCK BUT WILL UNLOCK ALL OTHER DOORS. THE DRIVERS DOOR AND ALL OTHER DOORS WILL LOCK WITH REMOTE BUT ONLY THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70636 miles. Kia Optima 2010 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Kia Optima 2010 systems


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Exterior Lighting 1 Review(s)

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Steering 1 Review(s)

Tires Temporary/emergency Spare Tire 1 Review(s)

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Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

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