| Issue ID | 1260539 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10825287 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/02/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Every since i purchased my car, new i have noticed a tugging or pulling when i am driving or turning. The steering seems to 'stick' and sometimes causes me to over turn. This has been on going and the dealership says 'it's part of the car'. I don't agree and feel this needs to be looked into, i see all these complaints and they are of the same issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WHEATON, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A72DGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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