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 (71 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’m not sure what failed, the car was parked. And yes it’s available for inspection. •I had just parked the car coming from work and at the time. If I was in the car any longer than 5 more minutes it possibly could’ve been catastrophic.   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 Fluid problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 -60 mph, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact became aware of smoke emitting from the vehicle.   Read details...


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