Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 264 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (225 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While in park and driving the instrument panel will show, "check brake" and "hybrid system warning! safely stop and do not drive". This is accompanied by the engine not responding to the gas pedal. Read details...
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...
2014 kia Optima. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The vehicle was involved in a crash due to unintended acceleration. The vehicle struck 2 parked cars. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that after having the vehicle for a month, while driving approximately 30-40 mph on a residential street, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle went into limp mode. Read details...
9/5/2020 roughly 10:00 am entering the onramp to get on i10 west. Car lost acceleration, never reached 40 mph, this has happened multiple times before, took foot off gas, attempted to accelerate, car lost all power and turned off. I was able to pull onto right shoulder and park vehicle. Read details...