2009 Kia Optima vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2009 Kia Optima — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle violently jerked. The contact mentioned that excessive force was required on the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to come to a stop. In addition, the contact stated while…”
filed Apr 13, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns 2009 kia optima. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated and suddenly accelerated rapidly. The contact was able to immediately engage the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle…”
filed Oct 1, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Optima | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 Optima | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Optima | 13 | 5% |
| 2016 Optima | 29 | 4% |
| 2015 Optima | 35 | 3% |
| 2014 Optima | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 Optima | 39 | 3% |
| 2012 Optima | 40 | 4% |
| 2011 Optima | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 Optima | 6 | 8% |
| 2008 Optima | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.