2012 Kia Optima: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · IL · fire

My 2012 Kia Optima Caught on fire while parked I would like to open up a vehicle fire investigation and check recall SC284 against my vin [XXX] I remember having a abs light on months ago and Kia issue safety calls on 2010-2019 Kia vehicle INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Airbags · PA

I had a engine replacement under Pi1803 they gave me the vechile back w active abs light exuast leak and damaged click spring refused ti look at till I paid dx fee this all appeared the day I went to pick uo vechicle

Filed Jun 5, 2026 · Airbags, Steering · PA

I had a engine replaced 1600 miles ago delarsship advised it was ok to drive gave me a vechicle back with abs light tracation control light on along with a exuast leak

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · MD

ABS system failing

Filed Dec 17, 2023 · Electrical · PA

I contacted the Kia dealership in Wexford, PA on November 18 regarding the HECU safety recall and was told there is no fix available. The date of the notice was November 14, 2023 and I still haven't received an update from Kia. I haven't seen the MIL or ABS illuminated in my vehicle, but have experienced a slight burning smell over the past two days. My family's safety is paramount so I'm filing a formal complaint with the federal safety agency. Kia America must address this issue and provide an immediate solution.

Filed Jun 16, 2023 · Brakes · GA

I was driving ~40-45, mph and my car stopped on its own, a warning ⚠️ came up in the dash regarding ABS and to stop and not drive, luckily no one ran into me and I was able to pull over. I called a service center and they told me I could bring it in and they would do a diagnostic. I turned the car off and back on, the message was gone and my husband came and followed me to the shop. They ran the history and it was a code for ABS, they reset it and I was on my way. Not long after, I started hearing what sounded like a woodpecker under the hood and loud, while the car was on, in route and off. I took it in and service center was unable to diagnose/duplicate the noise and was told I would have to leave it, however, due to not having another means of transportation, I was unable to leave it. Twice more it gave me the ABS dash warning with stop and do not drive. I took it in and was told it Brake booster/ABS was making a noise, however, I need to take it to Kia for further assessment, which is not for 11 more days. According to accounts read online, this is a common issue and is dangerous for a car to stop you while driving.

Filed May 17, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · NC

My engine went out on my 2012 Kia optima hybrid in 2022. I was not aware of a recall on the engines. We paid for repair. Can we get reimbursed? Also we are now having issues with the braking system and the abs light is coming on. I see that there is a recall on this. Can this get repaired? I uploaded receipt well bank statement showing purchase from Martin imports in the amount of $1391. And we were charged $700 to put motor in.

Filed Jun 29, 2021 · Brakes · IN

While in cruise control hitting the breaks resulted in the car not wanting to slow down or stop. Had to go off road inorder to not hit vehicles in front of me. I turned off ABS and this issue isn't there. I have no warnings for my ABS system and this doesn't happen often. However it's getting worse now this is the worse it has ever been.

Filed Nov 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 58,388 miles · TX

Vehicle's ABS brake activate randomly illuminating the ABS brake signal on dashboard,while in motion and without touching the brakes. This causes the vehicle to decelerate and has made the vehicle come to a near complete stop. Even if the gas pedal is pressed to accelerate the vehicle will not increase speed, only decrease. The issue happens 8/10 times while making turns and approx 5/10 while driving straight on freeway . This happened on 11/08/2019 in the evening, I immediately took my vehicle back to kia and they claimed to have driven my car for 20 miles and didn't see or experience any issues. My car is a 2012 and only has 58, 388 miles. I demanded they keep looking but they caught an attitude like I made the scenario up and any stated that I should drive the car with their mechanic as they "cannot replicate my driving", like I'm driving in the [xxx] indy 500. Since it is now sunday, and the dealer is closed it will be sitting in their service center monday morning! Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NV

Vehicle's ABS brake activate randomly illuminating the ABS brake signal on dashboard,while in motion and without touching the brakes. This causes the vehicle to decelerate and has made the vehicle come to a near complete stop. Even if the gas pedal is pressed to accelerate the vehicle will not increase speed, only decrease. The issue happens 8/10 times while making turns and approx 5/10 while driving straight on freeway . This issue has been occurring for the last 4 months. For example on friday 10/11/19 the ABS brake system activated, causing the car to come to a sudden deceleration 12 times within a 30 mile distance. The local dealer states there is nothing they can do. Vehicle just hit 127,000 miles. Second owner since 32,000 miles. Regularly serviced and professional maintenance.

Filed Sep 26, 2019 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes lost power and caused the vehicle to crash into the preceding vehicle. The ABS indicator illuminated prior to the failure and remained lit. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact's vehicle was damaged and towed to the contact's residence by aaa. The other vehicle was not damaged. The contact called texas motorcars houston texas at 832‑794‑0499 (located at 11031 bissonnet st, houston, tx 77099), but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · MD · crash

Idk who is going to read this but hopefully someone can tell me a little something about my kia op.hybrid! About 2 months ago, a truck hit my car and my ABS light came on. My car was taken to hubcity hagerstown md they fixed the body repairs, then they took it to kia hagerstown md to get the ABS system fixed (which my warranty company had to pay for it). About a week ago I took it to kia letting one of the service managers know it's having some push back when I'm driving that it wasn't having before he accident such as on the highway it will feel like it doesn't want to go. I'll be going a certain speed for a while, it'll give push back rev all the way up to 5rpm acts like it doesn't want to keep going then it goes back down to a lower number and acts fine. Then a few times now I'll be at a stop light or stop sign I'll press on the gas it didn't go I'll let go of the gas it revs up, jerks and goes by itself!!!!!! Almost making me hit the vehicles in front of me. He drove my car felt how it was driving and said certain things could have been from the car accident and to bring it back asap. I was driving on the highway on the 14th of this month I was driving about 65 70 it was actin a little jerky and wasn't going anymore then the dashboard light came on again and said hybrid system warning do not drive and the car literally wouldn't let's me go anymore. I got stuck middle of the highway and fredrick md highway patrol had to assist me. Out of all the troubles I had almost hitting a few cars in front of me (which wouldn't of been my fault each time it's happened) and my car just turning off in the middle of the highway has been the worst since I've had it. Mind you this is all within a 2-3 month time frame and my car wasn't like this before. June 14th was the day my car got hit since then has been hell with this car