Electronic Stability Control Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 88 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vsa warning light on (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

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


Recently reported Electronic Stability Control problems of Kia Motor Optima

The Electronic Stability Control problem

Car lost acceleration while driving   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...

The Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2019 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph there were knocking sounds, then an engine blowup occurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over safely, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer.   Read details...




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