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2007 KIA OPTIMA — ENGINE

fire · 2116261 · 2025-08-01

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Speed
50 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

After adding oil..Car stopped while driving…Smoke and Fire occurred.. Now engine will not start.. 2 Mechanics Stated “Engine needs to Be Replaced”… A/C Front Blower Doesn’t Work Console Has a Short and Doesn’t Work

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11677745
Machine
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