Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 3 traction control system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common traction control system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's traction control system (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Traction Control System problems |
The contact owns a 2016 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control, forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and auto high-beam warning lights were illuminated. The contact also stated that the four windows failed to function as needed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
The contact owns a 2014 kiia Optima. The contact stated they had taken the vehicle in to be repaired under a recall (number unknown) requiring a system update. The contact stated after receiving the remedy while driving approximately 45 mph when the brakes suddenly applied themselves without anything or persons to trigger the system to do so. The contact was able to coasted till they were able to press the accelerator and proceed forward. The warning lights to check the forward collision system, traction control abs system and blind-spot system had illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer again who confirmed the recall failure was the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, another vehicle reversed into the front of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The air bag and traction warning indicators were illuminated. The contact sustained a concussion, neck injury, and convergence insufficiency to the left eye. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to kia of bedford (located at 18180 rockside rd, bedford, OH 44146, (440) 735-4000) where they replaced the bumper and stated that an alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired for crash parts, but not for the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.