Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Service Brakes problem

Electriconic braking moduel with "check brake" indication light and"hybrid system warning! and vehicle will come to a stop and warning flights will flash until you turn off the vehicle sit for 10-20 minutes. Brakes will not work and vehicle loses power.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

On two separate occasions, I was driving with my children in the car and have lost brake functions to my car. The first time, I was on the freeway. In the morning with alot of traffic. I had to swerve into the emergency lane and grind the brakes trying to stop the car.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

I have had 2 issues: my uvo system has malfunctioned multiple times and my system is going to be replaced again today. I have had brake issues, my master cylinder was replaced and its going back in today for brakes. Now my car is pulling to the left! I have 25,000 miles on this car!   Read details...



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