| Issue ID | 1386877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000883 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 23/06/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine recall by kia motor corporation and steering disc recall kia motor company dealer ship in rainbow city ala did not take proper measures when i brought the car in to get the car checked. Have to take it back and not sure how safe the car is to drive based on recall notice. I do not feel safe now in continuing to this car due to the serious potential safety issues plus i have been told by reliable mechanics the new car motor is not any better as well please help getting kia motor corporation to make their car products more reliable and safe to drive. I am trying to make sure someone in my family driving this car remains safe |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34272 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATTALLA, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A76DGXXXXXX |
| 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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