| Issue ID | 854369 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10396858 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 26/02/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2011 kia optima pulls to left all the time. I have had it back to the dealer four times and they state nothing is wrong and it is within alignment specs. The car will change lanes if you let go of the steering wheel. You have to hold tension on the steering wheel so that it will stay straight. This is the worst car i have ever driven on the highway. I drive 50 miles one way to work and by the time i get to work my arm hurts. This car is a danger on the highway and the dealer told me they are not authorized to do anything more for me. I sure hope this gets looked into before someone gets hurt or dies because of this. If someone would let go of the steering wheel for a second the car could cross over into on coming traffic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST MIFFLIN, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A76B5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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