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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1184312
Internal NHTSA #	10717052
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA HYBRID
Model Year	2012
File date	15/05/15
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased the car used at 25000 miles from a dealership. Car was fine, smooth for about 10 months. Did oil changes as usual. Noticed some jerking recently when i would come to a complete stop but didn't really bother me at first. Then i noticed it was having trouble accelerating from a complete stop. It would sometimes take 3+ seconds for it to respond and start moving. The more i would come to a complete stop (bumper to bumper traffic) it would take longer to respond to accelerate. Couple days ago, i did the maintenance 30k service. I thought it would solve the problem but it still did its thing. I had the "hybrid system warning! Safely stop and do not drive" message happen twice.. Once after the maintenance. I took it back to kia and fortunately the guy did a test drive and replicated the issue with the lag. He also replicated the hybrid system warning message as well. I now have a loaner. Not sure how long it'll take but from the sounds of it from this forum, they dont know whats wrong. Hopefully i dont have to buy a new car =/ anyone with questions, email me at [xxx]@sbcglobal. Net vin unavailable information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	39000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FAIRFAX, VA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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