Service Brakes Problems of Kia Motor Optima Hybrid

Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 25 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

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


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of 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

Today I just got my car back from the dealership yesterday for the brakes failing in the hybrid system they told me everything was fine but the mechanic said to me that we don't know what's going on with the car so they let me leave with it I was in lake worth today doing 45 miles per hour and it   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...

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 Loud Noise problem

Brake line has air in it for the second time in a matter of a few months, first time it took kia dealership 4 days to repair. This current time it should take 2 days. When braking hard at a slow or high speed, there is a loud noise coming from brake area. S   Read details...




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