# 2007 KIA OPTIMA — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2116261` · 2025-08-01 · 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:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## 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
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