| Issue ID | 856750 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10399118 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/05/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am also having the left pull issue with my 2011 kia optima. I alerted the dealer as soon as it left the lot and took the car in for service on 5/2/11. Spoke with the service tech today (5/4) and he said that all of the alignment specs were within factory standards but the car is still pulling left. Currently awaiting guidance from kia's corporate engineers. This presents a clear danger as the car will switch lanes unless constant pressure is put on the steering wheel. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 325 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CATONSVILLE, MD |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A79B5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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