| Issue ID | 1452922 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11078684 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 12/03/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As many other drivers have stated, 2014 kia optima drifts at highway speeds. Takes constant correction to keep in lanes > 55 mph. Has happened since i owned car, but has worsened as of 2016. June 08, 2016 - complained to dealer that car drifts at highway speed. Reply was it is ok. April 4, 2017 - dealer test drove, said they could not duplicate. April 19, 2017 - contacted kia usa and opened complaint. # k3421611 no help. Kia said as long as the tech felt it did not drift, then nothing they could do. May 3, 2017 - purchased 4 new continental tires to see if that would correct problem to no avial. So it is my word against the tech and i and 35 other consumers have cars that drift at highway speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINTHROP, MA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGM4A74E5XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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