2013 Kia Optima drivetrain & axles problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision after losing functionality of various electrical systems. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. Prior to the crash, the vehicle was taken to valley hi kia (14673 civic dr, victorville, ca), but the failure was not diagnosed until the second time it was brought in for driving abnormally.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the traction control system would erroneously engage causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure was recurring over a six month period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem.