When. I'm driving the car shuts off but comes right back on and sometimes the radio just shuts off and comes back on plus all the lights inside goes off.
2016 Kia Optima electrical complaints
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My optima seems to hesitate or studder when accelerating from a stop. It reminds me of a gear slipping but my car only has 11,145 mi on it so there's no way that's possible. This has been an ongoing observation for months now. I've also had one of my mirrors not go back to normal position after I moved the car from r and began to drive. I had to pull over, place the car back in r, and flip back to d for the mirror to go back to place. Lastly I've noticed my driver seat seat warmer button isn't lighting up like it used to. When on high, only 2 lights are on. I recorded a video of it vs how the passenger seat works but I don't think I can upload it. I've at least taken photos of it in each level. This has been for about 2 weeks now. Mileage listed on report is what I'm currently at but the studdering has been since 3,000mi or so
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).
Tl* 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*lj updated 08/29/2017
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