Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 3 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
Parking brake indicator light, exterior lighting, brake lights. The rear stop lamp and tail lamp bulb have a definite malfunction. When pressing on the brake the lights blink and certain interior and exterior lights are affected. This is very dangerous and must be covered in the recall.
Consumer stated the alarm system failed . As a result, a child was trapped inside because the vehicle doors locked. Vehicle was in park and starting to slip out of park an roll while child was trapped inside of the vehicle.
Recent catrostropic failure of the emerngency brake.