Kia Motor Optima Hybrid owners have reported 16 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Slowed Down On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems |
When starting up the car you can smell a rubber burning smell comimg from the air vents. When driving the vehicle sometimes while driving it the car accelerates on its own. Read details...
While parking into a parking space that faces a supermarket building, with my foot on the brake, the car suddendly accelerates at an unkown speed , while I am stepping harder on the brake , and the car is not responding crashing into a parking barrier pole finally making the car stop inches Read details...
I was at a stop and when theight turned green I let off my brake pedal and lightly put pressure on my gas pedal when the car quickly accelerated on its own and I had to apply my brakes as to not hit the vehicle in front of me. Read details...
While driving (in forward motion), without any pressure being applied to either the brake or parking brake, the vehicle begins to slow itself rapidly losing acceleration. ; a rumble can be heard there is consistent beeping noise and the vehicle begins to vibrate slightly. Read details...
This hybrid has a very dangerous hesitation on driver's request for any significant acceleration. Regardless of if the car is stationary or at speed a request for any sudden acceleration is met by a very significant hesitation before any noticable response is made. Read details...