| Issue ID | 849715 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390605 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 11/02/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon driving home from taking delivery of my new 2011 kia optima on 2/11/11, my husband i noticed that the vehicle pulls to the left substantially. If you loosen the grip of the wheel the car immediately pulls to the left. I have had the vehicle in for service on 2/18, 3/5 and 3/14. Each time i have received the car back from the dealer, they indicate that it is within kia specs and is |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLARKSTON, MI |
| VIN pattern | KNAGN4A7XB5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 40 |
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