Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery dead (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Electrical System problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to drive uphill and on gravel with the electric drive mode activated, the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact pressed the button to deactivate the electric drive mode, but the vehicle failed to respond.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

While driving car shut off and hybrid battery went dead. Is says �hybrid system warning shut off vehicle and do not drive�. I had the car checked and the engine seems to be locked up. I have seen several complains on this and I won�t pay for a new engine when kia needs to be   Read details...

The Car Will Not Accelerate problem

This car severely hesitates/stalls after coming to a stop at intersections (red lights, stop signs, yield signs, and etc). Car hesitates/stalls for 2-3 seconds before accelerating while at a dead stop. This has causes several near accidents and scares to my family, friends, and myself.   Read details...


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