Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50-60 mph, there was smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the engine was cleaned and the spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot and park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer and failed to restart. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be serviced because it was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and to kia campaign number: sc200. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
While driving (in forward motion), without any pressure being applied to either the brake or parking brake, the vehicle begins to slow itself rapidly losing acceleration. ; a rumble can be heard there is consistent beeping noise and the vehicle begins to vibrate slightly. A yellow triangle with an exclamation point and the words check brakeappears in the drivers display; attempts to accelerate increases the rpms but the vehicle continues to slow rapidly. Not idle as if it were not in gear, but just as if the driver was breaking suddenly. The only known method of correcting this is to turn the vehicle off and restart it. However, this stops working as a solution after a few days and the problem persists. When the vehicle restarts you can feel the brake pedal release. This has occurred randomly at least 20 times in the past before until eventually it could not be driven at all. At speeds ranging from 25 mph on neighborhood streets to 70 mph on busy freeways. I sincerely fear that if not corrected it will lead to a (potentially fatal) vehicle collision. I also took the vehicle to a near-by kia dealer service department in CA. After months the car was returned and it continued ot have the same issue within a days. They were unable to diagnose or duplicate the malfunction as also. I have video of this as well. This needs to immediately be corrected and the technicians need to know what the problem is and how to fix it rather than experimenting on owners vehicles for months or weeks to then return it without resolution. Why should I or any other kia owner bear the burden of these unnecessary costs, inconvenience, and extremely unsafe conditions. Kia needs to respond I am sure others have experienced this same issue and should come forward immediately for the safety and well being of all.
While driving (in forward motion), without any pressure being applied to either the break or parking break, the vehicle begins to slow itself rapidly; an audible rumble can be heard and the vehicle begins to vibrate slightly; a yellow triangle with an exclamation point and the words ¿check break¿ appears in the driver¿s digital display; attempts to accelerate increases the rpms but the vehicle continues to slow rapidly - not idle as if it were not in gear, but just as if the driver was breaking suddenly. The only known method of correcting this is to turn the vehicle off and restart it. When the vehicle restarts you can feel the brake pedal release. This has occurred randomly at least ten times in the past two months, at speeds ranging from 25 mph on neighborhood streets to 70 mph on busy freeways. I sincerely fear that if not corrected it will lead to a (potentially fatal) vehicle collision. I took the vehicle to a near-by kia dealer service department on 21 July 2016 but they were unable to diagnose or duplicate the malfunction.