| Issue ID | 1682020 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11348910 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/08/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while his grand-daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The contact was unaware if any warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact's grand-daughter took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective power steering. The dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN, TX |
| 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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