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Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Service Brakes

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Service Brakes Review #10579048

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . to whom it concerns, i have a great safety concern related to the optima 2013 hybrid braking system. i am not sure if the behavior i am going to describe is typical or defective. when traveling at speed, with the cruise set, i find that any sudden and hard hit to the brakes will activate some type of automatic braking system. the braking system feels like abs and sounds very mechanical however the braking system does not deactivate after i remove my foot from the brake. the system continues to automatically reduces the car to a nearly complete stop (less than 15mph) without me having my foot on the brake. this has occurred multiple times, the most recent was 4/10/14. earlier today i was traveling 50 mph on the highway, with the cruise set, when it appeared a person was going to walk into the highway. i hit the brakes hard to avoid the pedestrian, who eventually did not enter the road. the situation was not worthy of coming to a complete stop however the automatic braking system i described above activated. i removed my foot from the brake but the braking system continued to bring the car to a speed less than 15 mph. the vehicles behind me, understandably, had to slam on their brakes to avoid me as i could not speed back up until the system resumed to normal operation. please let me know if this is typical operation or a potential defect. i feel this could be life threatening. should i have to hit my brakes and this system activates, i could be severely rear-ended. thank you. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD7D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Steering

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Steering Review #10579048

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with STEERING . to whom it concerns, i have a great safety concern related to the optima 2013 hybrid braking system. i am not sure if the behavior i am going to describe is typical or defective. when traveling at speed, with the cruise set, i find that any sudden and hard hit to the brakes will activate some type of automatic braking system. the braking system feels like abs and sounds very mechanical however the braking system does not deactivate after i remove my foot from the brake. the system continues to automatically reduces the car to a nearly complete stop (less than 15mph) without me having my foot on the brake. this has occurred multiple times, the most recent was 4/10/14. earlier today i was traveling 50 mph on the highway, with the cruise set, when it appeared a person was going to walk into the highway. i hit the brakes hard to avoid the pedestrian, who eventually did not enter the road. the situation was not worthy of coming to a complete stop however the automatic braking system i described above activated. i removed my foot from the brake but the braking system continued to bring the car to a speed less than 15 mph. the vehicles behind me, understandably, had to slam on their brakes to avoid me as i could not speed back up until the system resumed to normal operation. please let me know if this is typical operation or a potential defect. i feel this could be life threatening. should i have to hit my brakes and this system activates, i could be severely rear-ended. thank you. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD7D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10579048

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . to whom it concerns, i have a great safety concern related to the optima 2013 hybrid braking system. i am not sure if the behavior i am going to describe is typical or defective. when traveling at speed, with the cruise set, i find that any sudden and hard hit to the brakes will activate some type of automatic braking system. the braking system feels like abs and sounds very mechanical however the braking system does not deactivate after i remove my foot from the brake. the system continues to automatically reduces the car to a nearly complete stop (less than 15mph) without me having my foot on the brake. this has occurred multiple times, the most recent was 4/10/14. earlier today i was traveling 50 mph on the highway, with the cruise set, when it appeared a person was going to walk into the highway. i hit the brakes hard to avoid the pedestrian, who eventually did not enter the road. the situation was not worthy of coming to a complete stop however the automatic braking system i described above activated. i removed my foot from the brake but the braking system continued to bring the car to a speed less than 15 mph. the vehicles behind me, understandably, had to slam on their brakes to avoid me as i could not speed back up until the system resumed to normal operation. please let me know if this is typical operation or a potential defect. i feel this could be life threatening. should i have to hit my brakes and this system activates, i could be severely rear-ended. thank you. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD7D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System Review #10583115

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima hybrid. the contact stated that when exiting the vehicle, the driver and passengers would experience an electrical shock after making contact with any exterior metal part of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 20. the vin was unavailable. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20 miles. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System Review #10596726

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . upon acceleration from stop or low speed, brake warning message displayed instructing me to safely pull over and stop the vehicle. additionally, essentially all warning lights displayed on the information screen. warning lights began flashing and door locks began clicking on/off. car became disabled after a short distance and car would not move forward when in drive. required tow to dealer for service. dealer scanned the vehicle and found over 20 history codes pointing towards a can issue. after vehicle was serviced and road tested, history codes were cleared by dealer on 5/24/2014. same problem repeated under similar conditions on 5/28/2014 and again on 6/4/204. during the third incident, the car became disabled immediately after entering an intersection at low speed and could not be moved out of the intersection under its own power, creating a safety hazard with cross traffic waiting to enter the intersection. after the second occurrence, dealer service department was unable to diagnose the problem or repeat the conditions. after the third occurrence, the car became operable a short time after the incident after turning the car off and on again a few times. after each occurrence, the passenger air bag warning light remained in the history code. currently awaiting response and diagnosis of problem by kia district parts service manager. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4720 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Service Brakes

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Service Brakes Review #10596726

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . upon acceleration from stop or low speed, brake warning message displayed instructing me to safely pull over and stop the vehicle. additionally, essentially all warning lights displayed on the information screen. warning lights began flashing and door locks began clicking on/off. car became disabled after a short distance and car would not move forward when in drive. required tow to dealer for service. dealer scanned the vehicle and found over 20 history codes pointing towards a can issue. after vehicle was serviced and road tested, history codes were cleared by dealer on 5/24/2014. same problem repeated under similar conditions on 5/28/2014 and again on 6/4/204. during the third incident, the car became disabled immediately after entering an intersection at low speed and could not be moved out of the intersection under its own power, creating a safety hazard with cross traffic waiting to enter the intersection. after the second occurrence, dealer service department was unable to diagnose the problem or repeat the conditions. after the third occurrence, the car became operable a short time after the incident after turning the car off and on again a few times. after each occurrence, the passenger air bag warning light remained in the history code. currently awaiting response and diagnosis of problem by kia district parts service manager. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4720 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Power Train

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Power Train Review #10596726

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with POWER TRAIN . upon acceleration from stop or low speed, brake warning message displayed instructing me to safely pull over and stop the vehicle. additionally, essentially all warning lights displayed on the information screen. warning lights began flashing and door locks began clicking on/off. car became disabled after a short distance and car would not move forward when in drive. required tow to dealer for service. dealer scanned the vehicle and found over 20 history codes pointing towards a can issue. after vehicle was serviced and road tested, history codes were cleared by dealer on 5/24/2014. same problem repeated under similar conditions on 5/28/2014 and again on 6/4/204. during the third incident, the car became disabled immediately after entering an intersection at low speed and could not be moved out of the intersection under its own power, creating a safety hazard with cross traffic waiting to enter the intersection. after the second occurrence, dealer service department was unable to diagnose the problem or repeat the conditions. after the third occurrence, the car became operable a short time after the incident after turning the car off and on again a few times. after each occurrence, the passenger air bag warning light remained in the history code. currently awaiting response and diagnosis of problem by kia district parts service manager. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4720 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in OCEANSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10608382

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . this hybrid has a very dangerous hesitation on driver's request for any significant acceleration. regardless of if the car is stationary or at speed a request for any sudden acceleration is met by a very significant hesitation before any noticable response is made. that is for all speeds and conditions. this both with the "eco" function engaged or disengaged. that is not safe. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD7D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in GURNEE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System Review #10626343

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . we took the car to a car wash , after they clean the car we tried to start the car , but we get an error " key is not recognize". we were not able to start the car. then my wife brought the second key , we got the same error. we towed the car to dealer and still there after 3 days . they said they could not find anything wrong . i do not believe that , there is something wrong , what happened if this condition appear in highway ? i drive 30,000 miles a year and even though this is the first episode, i am very concern regarding this problem. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 31320 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD2D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: HYBRID ELECTRIC. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Exterior Lighting

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Exterior Lighting Review #10702968

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . headlights on this vehicle are horrible. worst of any vehicle i have ever seen. approximate illumination range of the car is 15 meters (50 feet) on high beams. all other aspects of vehicle seem fine, but this is a serious shortcoming. lamps are properly aimed and provide virtually useless nighttime visibility to the vehicle operator. this condition is widely discussed on the internet and the remedy is 3rd party aftermarket lighting (hid), which voids the vehicle warranty. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in RANDOLPH, VT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System Review #10715458

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2015.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . when we take the car to car wash and some time go over a puddle of water , if the car is on move , it will shut itself and i had to stop the car restart the car . if the car comes out of car wash and be turn , it will not start until 4 to 5 hours later . error we get " key is not recognize" i took my car to kia dealer in irvine , and they told me do not take the car to car wash . i call customer service for kia and they said the hybrid car is not design for car wash. this is a problem , what happen in a heavy rain in the highway . does somebody need to die that company look at this issue ? this is my second complain and third time i am stranded in street because of this issue. i was luck that i was in the street in 91 expressway . *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50521 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD2D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in RIVERSIDE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Electrical System Review #10715830

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 11, 2015.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . i was coming home from work monday and a very heavy rain storm was coming down. as i pulled into my driveway, i set my kia in park and attempted to turn off the vehicle by pressing the power button. the response i got was that the vehicle was not in the "p" park position, although it was in that shifted position. i press the power button again and it turns on the lights inside the car rather than turn them off. i have to try several times before a successful attempt at just turning off my car. turning it on is no problem, its just turning it off that is causing distressing. it is very difficult to fill up your car with gas when you cannot even turn it off. this is a really serious problem that needs to be resolved immediately! from the other complaints i've read, a common theme about water interfering with the electrical system is a common trend. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30150 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD9D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in DELAWARE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10747724

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . shortly after purchase took a trip to texas to see my daughter. on three separate occasions on that trip; was going down the interstate with the cruise control set, all of the sudden it started accelerating all on it's own... the 1st time i questioned if i had accidently bumped something, the 2nd also and the 3rd allowed it to act on its own and before i knew it was almost 100mph. thankfully the brake engages.. when i returned home i immediately took it in for check and was told they could not recreate the problem so nothing could be done.. it is currently at the dealer for the 5th occasion regarding the same issue.. i am afraid for my safety and the safety of others having this issue. i have been told if they can not recreate the issue there is nothing they can repair...0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in MUSCATINE, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Engine

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Engine Review #10747724

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with ENGINE . shortly after purchase took a trip to texas to see my daughter. on three separate occasions on that trip; was going down the interstate with the cruise control set, all of the sudden it started accelerating all on it's own... the 1st time i questioned if i had accidently bumped something, the 2nd also and the 3rd allowed it to act on its own and before i knew it was almost 100mph. thankfully the brake engages.. when i returned home i immediately took it in for check and was told they could not recreate the problem so nothing could be done.. it is currently at the dealer for the 5th occasion regarding the same issue.. i am afraid for my safety and the safety of others having this issue. i have been told if they can not recreate the issue there is nothing they can repair...0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in MUSCATINE, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Unknown Or Other

Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 Unknown Or Other Review #10747724

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2014.KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2013, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . shortly after purchase took a trip to texas to see my daughter. on three separate occasions on that trip; was going down the interstate with the cruise control set, all of the sudden it started accelerating all on it's own... the 1st time i questioned if i had accidently bumped something, the 2nd also and the 3rd allowed it to act on its own and before i knew it was almost 100mph. thankfully the brake engages.. when i returned home i immediately took it in for check and was told they could not recreate the problem so nothing could be done.. it is currently at the dealer for the 5th occasion regarding the same issue.. i am afraid for my safety and the safety of others having this issue. i have been told if they can not recreate the issue there is nothing they can repair...0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNAGM4AD0D5. Kia Optima Hybrid 2013 problem was reported in MUSCATINE, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

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