Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Propulsion System Traction Battery Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) problems |
While driving during colder weather the car will show hev (hybrid system) warning and tell you to shut it off. I was in a construction zone with no where to pull over when the car died and lost all propulsion and brakes. This seems to be a common problem on kia Optima Hybrids from 2012-2015. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the check engine, hev, tire pressure monitoring, and oil change warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the engine stalled. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost motive power with a battery management system (bms) message displayed. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the pedal became firm, causing the contact to almost crash into another Read details...