| Issue ID | 982974 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10513571 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/05/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a new 2013 kia optima on 4/30/13 and the car wanders left then you have to correct constantly. Took back to the dealer twice and they tell me there is nothing wrong. Afraid to drive on highway for fear of hurting someone. The car has 400 miles on it now. Please help ,checked on internet and there are a lot of complaints for the same problem. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW CASTLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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