Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (72 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (14 problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Service Brakes problem

I bought this car February 2026 when I drove it on the freeway they car felt wiggly not the axle is broke and the wheel bearings stop the car from going   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Brake light switch malfunctioning. Brake light on all the time rendering cruise control and electronic stability control inoperable. Loss of power in engine as it thinks brakes are applied making it dangerous to drive.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Brakes do not work properly,changed pads but still same problem. A noise on engine and the vehicle does not speed more than 65-70 mph. Drivers seat don't work properly.   Read details...


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