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2015 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1219599
Internal NHTSA #	10763735
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2015
File date	07/09/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When driving our 2015 kia optima with 900 miles vehicle was in garage except for small trips around town but on a small vacation trip, i noticed the steering was not stable and it was hard to control the steering and keeping my vehicle straight at 60 mph or more. I noticed it would go left then i would correct it then it would go right. Very unstable to control had to keep both hands controlling the steering wheel. I hope some one looks into this kia problem because i am taking my vehicle to get it repaired hopefully! This issue is dangerous for people who don't pay attention on there vehicle when driving and could cause major accidents because i am experience driving instructor, i could tell it is a problem. I hope someone looks into this issue a. S. A. P. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	900
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EL PASO, TX
VIN pattern	KNAGM4A74F5XXXXXX
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?
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
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	60
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2015 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2015 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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