Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 267 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 (228 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.
Motor blew going down the road. 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...
Engine blew doing 40-45 on a county road 1,000 rpm 5th gear, in automatic. 2nd to 1st, soft to hard kick. Vehicle speed sensor must be faulty I have to pump brake more to slow the engine speed it likes to bog trying to speed up in automatic mode Read details...