| Issue ID | 1349372 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10945595 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/01/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had my 2015 kia for almost 2 years and just started to notice my steering would stick while driving at higher speeds. I have to jerk on the steering wheel at high speeds and it feels very unsafe! I took my car in for an oil change, also had them look at the problem i was encountering. I was told there was a known issue for this year car just not my car. Also that i would have to wait and continue driving my vehicle as unsafe as it may seem until there was a recall. I was not very happy. I could be on the highway or any other location, anytime i go over 45 i notice this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERIDIAN, ID |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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