Equipment Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Table 1 shows two common equipment related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Problem Category Number of Problems
Equipment problems
7
Carrier/rack problems
1

Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Equipment problem

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving the rpm decreased to 1,000 rpm. The check engine and brake warning lights were flashing. The contact was able to pull over to a safe location. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed with engine failure.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Vehicle was in motion at 35 mph and suddenly lost acceleration, woul d not go faster then 15 mph for about 1/2 mile then gave message "hybrid system failure, please pull over and turn off vehicle.   Read details...


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