| Issue ID | 1259908 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10824804 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 02/02/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | If i drive over 35-40 mph my car begins to swerve and i or my husband can't control the steering. I can't drive on the interstate because of my car swerving uncontrollably despite my constant corrections. I have almost hit countless cars because of this malfunction. Windy days are the worst, i can't drive my car over 20 mph. I've also been pulled over multiple times because of the car swerving. Mind you i just purchased my car in october 2015, i've only had this car a few months but i'm ready to get rid of it. I had the alignment checked and they said there's nothing wrong with it. I am scared for me and my family's safety. I've talked to multiple optima owners and we all seem to have the same problem. Why is this not a recall?? How many accidents have to happen before this is a recall? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41620 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRING, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A71EGXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 43 |
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