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2013 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1444874
Internal NHTSA #	11067082
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	15/05/17
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The issue we are having with our kia is that when you turn the right 5-10 degrees and then go back to the left to straighten the car there is a notch that you would have to jerk the steering wheel to the left to get past it. This is the same bulletin that is posted on cars. Com https://www. Cars. Com/articles/2011-14-kia-optima-steering-issue-1420684027147/ this is a huge safety issue that needs to be address and covered for all 2011-2014 kia optimas
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	90600
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RALEIGH, NC
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A73DGXXXXXX
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
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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	40
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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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What is Failure?

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