Electronic Stability Control Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common electronic stability control related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the electronic stability control (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the vsa warning light on (three problems).

Table 1. Electronic Stability Control related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electronic Stability Control problems
12
Vsa Warning Light On problems
3

Recently reported Electronic Stability Control problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Electronic Stability Control problem

I was driving on the road at 40mph when the engine just stopped. There was no noise and the vehicle lost control. I was able to avoid any serious body damage. All the electrical accessories would turn on but the engine stayed dead when I turned the car on.   Read details...

The Vsa Warning Light On problem

Issue started 2 months ago. Noticed that vehicle acceleration is sluggish. Sometimes I have to take foot off the acceleration pedal then depress it again in order for vehicle to accelerate. Acceleration is unreliable and dangerous.   Read details...


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