2015 Kia Optima electronic stability control (esc) problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2015 Kia Optima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electronic stability control activates (flashing light on dash) inappropriately; when not actually experiencing a traction issue. Most often occurs when accelerating from a stop at an intersection with any type of “dip” or unevenness between the roadways, such as lip from driveway to street. When…”
filed Jun 24, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia optima. The contact stated while his wife was parking the vehicle, the ignition was turned to the off position and made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 mph, the vehicle hesitated without warning. The driver continued to drive…”
filed Apr 23, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Optima | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 Optima | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Optima | 19 | 1% |
| 2012 Optima | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 Optima | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Optima | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.