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2013 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1187517
Internal NHTSA #	10722363
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	25/09/13
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Shortly after buying my brand new 2013 kia optima lx i noticed issues with the steering when traveling at highway speeds. When driving on any type of highway the car wonders once i reach highway speeds (usually 65mph or more). The first time i noticed this it was a windy day and i thought maybe it was just due to the high winds... But, i've noticed this same issue every time i drive on the highway, even when there is little to no wind. The car refuses to stay in a straight line, constantly veering left and right (even on a flat surface). The steering wheel barely moves, but the car itself will wonder back and forth, requiring constant correction by the driver. The dealership has repeatedly said its the slope in the road, even though i've told them i've experienced it on multiple highways. Now i am noticing the same problem at regular speeds of 35mph and more. The steering wonders and my suspension seems nonexistent. Simple tar lines in the pavement feel like i'm driving over potholes. Dealership says they do feel a bit of a rough ride, but see nothing wrong with the car. These issues combined make driving unsafe and at times, scary. I hope something is done soon about the multiple complaints owners have submitted about this issue. I love the car, other than the steering issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	500
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	STOW, OH
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A70D5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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