2012 Kia Optima Electronic Stability Control Esc Engine Problems
1 owner-reported electronic stability control esc engine complaint from NHTSA data
1
Complaints
Feb 2020 – Feb 2020
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
mediumELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2020
I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 40MPH WHEN THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED. THERE WAS NO NOISE AND THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ANY SERIOUS BODY DAMAGE. ALL THE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES WOULD TURN ON BUT THE ENGINE STAYED DEAD WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON. AFTER LEAVING IT OVER NIGHT PARKED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET THE NEXT DAY SAME SITUATION ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES TURNED ON BUT THE ENGINE WOULDNT TURN ON. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM IN ORDER FOR THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT COULD OF GONE WRONG.
NHTSA #: 11309029
Other 2012 Kia Optima Issues
Engine (295)Steering (184)Service Brakes, Hydraulic (61)Power Train (47)Electrical System (94)Air Bags (30)Fuel/propulsion System (28)Structure (25)Visibility (20)Vehicle Speed Control (20)Exterior Lighting (17)Tires (7)Seats (6)Suspension (8)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (4)Wheels (2)Latches/locks/linkages (1)Seat Belts (2)Equipment Adaptive/mobility (1)