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2013 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1049384
Internal NHTSA #	10573887
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	25/11/13
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	During the first inclement weather i endured with this car (late nov/early dec 2013) there was some snow and ice. I came to a stop then pulled out to turn right. The nearest traffic was 2 blocks away. As i tried to turn, my car stopped then started, stopped, started. The traffic was headed directly for me and blaring their horns. Suddenly, my car lurched forward and went on its way. I experienced this again several times the same day and many more times since then during the course of this winter. It has happened on interstates, going up hills, making turns and driving slowly on slippery streets. I went to the dealer who told me it was supposed to do this; it was a safety feature.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	5000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WILMINGTON, DE
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A76D5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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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Vehicle speed	15
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2013 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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