| Issue ID | 847268 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10386363 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 17/02/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a new 2011 kia optima sx with premium touring package. The car has pulled to the left since i bought it. Seems to be more noticeable the faster you go. At highway speeds on a straight road i will be in the next lane in a second or two upon letting go of the steering regardless of which side of the road crown i am on. I also noticed the steering wheel does shift left during this and is off center. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EVERETT, WA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGR4A69B5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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