| Issue ID | 1346213 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10939698 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/01/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that there was a failure in which the steering wheel was loosely connected and not aligned. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when turning left or right. An independent mechanic stated that an alignment was unable to be completed because there was a recall that needed to be repaired first for the steering. The contact was advised to call a dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A7XDGXXXXXX |
| 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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