Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (one problem).

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
8
Brakes Failed problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and the brake pedal was pumped to slow the vehicle as needed. Additionally, the "hybrid system warning! safely stop and do not drive" and "check brake"   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Vehicle surged forward while in motion to park in a parking space. Brakes failed to stop vehicle from a very slow speed of 5-10 mph approximately. Has done this on occasion at highway speed a sudden surge so a braking would relieve problem.   Read details...


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