Can a brake failure in a Kia be fatal?
Unlike other component failures, a brake failure can turn fatal and Kia can’t leave any stone unturned on this matter in the larger interests of safety of all owners, pedestrians, fellow motorists and other road users. Mods, please move to the right section if it’s not appropriate here.
What causes no braking on a Kia Seltos?
This guy was driving in cruise set at 60 kmph. On seeing an upcoming red traffic signal, he started to slow down and pressed the clutch pedal to downshift and the cruise got disengaged. Upon pressing the brake pedal , there was absolutely no braking available. He said the pedal felt like a hard wood with no movement or play.
Can a bad front brake cause a bad rear brake?
That way, if there is a leak in one part of the system, it should only affect one front brake and one rear brake. If this is what is going on, you need to identify and replace the faulty part. A pull when braking may also have nothing to do with brakes. Bad front tires, or broken belts in a front tire, could cause it.
What are the symptoms of a bad Brake Control Module?
This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner. In most cases, this will happen slowly, over time. Usually the brake pedal will become increasingly hard to press until it is no longer responsive. 2. Brake pads require more effort to push
When to go to the mechanic for a Kia engine problem?
If you notice your Kia is running differently than normal, you always go get it checked out by a mechanic. They will be able to diagnose the problem and give you a price quote so you know what type of engine repair costs you are facing.
Why are there so many recalls on Kia cars?
Another reason Kia vehicle owners are very frustrated is that Kia has been downplaying this recall. Large issues occur when your engine fires and overheats. This is nothing to take lightly and it is very dangerous to drive a car with engine problems like this.
Why does my Kia engine keep stalling?
Engine Stalling: Kia recently announced that more than 100,000 Kia vehicles worldwide are at risk of engine stalling. They have made a statement that engine stalling is occurring due to a software error. This software malfunction is not able to detect certain Kia engine problems before it fails.
Are there any recalls on the Kia Optima?
There are currently over 980,000 Kia Optima’s recalled for issues relating to engine problems. Kia Sportage: This Kia model has recalled from the years 2011-2013. If you drive a Kia Sportage that was manufactured between these years, you will want to call the manufacturer to see if your car is affected by this.