Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 5 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
On 6/07/19 while travelling to work on the highway, travelling about 65 mph, the dash display read check hybrid system, and suddenly shut down. Engine stopped running, steering wheel began stiffening, I coasted from the passing lane to the right lane and then to the shoulder without incident and was able to safely park the car. Kia failed to provide roadside assistance since the car has over 60,000 miles(actually has 95,000 miles), however I am still under the 10yr/100,000 miles warranty. The car was towed to the kia dealership via my insurance coverage. After the assessment I was told I had a blown main hybrid fuse. Charged $201. 24 to replace the fuse. I present this as a safety issue because had I been on a major highway with my grandchildren in the middle of traffic, there would be no way possible to reach a lane shoulder without possible harm or death. According to kia's own "technical operations notice - ps515(rev 2, 02/28/2019" dated August 2017), they are fully aware of this problem. The battery fuse is to be replaced from a 125 amp to a 150 amp. This fuse is part of the safety plug located in the trunk. As a owner I should have been warned of this possibly happening to the car and given the option to have this fuse replaced. . . . At kia's expense. For those still driving this year and make Optima Hybrid,please be aware of this occurrence. The 125 amp hv battery fuse should be replaced with the newer 150 amp hv battery fuse(part #375f2 4r150. See kia's pitstop: technical operations notice #ps515. Unfortunately my communication with kia proved fruitless.
Electrical interior light turn on when you lean on the arm rest also got a oil change and the oil light will not reset cause there is a malfunction in the oil pressure.
Today my car cut off as I was driving. The display read hybrid system warning. It then proceeded to say for me to pull over and stop driving this happened to me 3 times over the weekend and I've read many other complaint about the same issue but no one seems to be able to find the problem I also replaced the alternator and that was a waste because right after that was serviced it happened again.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to make a u-turn, the steering wheel locked up. The electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle back home. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated when switching between fuel and electric ever since it was purchased in 2017. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (rick case kia in sunrise florida). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 12647572. The approximate failure mileage was 1,096.
Takata recall. Car has been saying "warning pull over do not drive" although I am in park in my driveway, in the car wash or on the freeway. Took into dealership 4 times now and they say drive it here next time with the warning on but the car freezes up and turns off which resets the warning display! the dealership is acting like nothing is wrong. Mileage this started is 58,000.