# 2013 KIA OPTIMA — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1846780` · 2022-10-11 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** OPTIMA
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
I was driving on the interstate in rush hour traffic to pick up my kids from school.  The engine light came on, and immediately after that, the gas pedal would no longer accelerate the speed of the car.  I pulled over on the side of the interstate to call my fiancé, and within minutes the front end started smoking.  I grabbed my work belongings and stepped out of the car and the entire car went up in flames on the interstate. The car has been deemed a total loss with Insurance.  We filed a claim with Kia and waiting for someone to inspect the vehicle. This car had engine failure back in 2017, and had an entire engine rebuilt inside of it. Part of the Theta ll engine recall. Police would not create report due to not injuring anyone or any other vehicles.
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