| Issue ID | 1442783 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11065369 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 23/01/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering seems to get tight as if the power is going out. Steering wheel will shift from left to right and it makes for an exhausting drive. I drive 160 miles to and from work daily and this has become a very dangerous and scary drive for me. I have read numerous complaints from other consumers with the same issue. It is disheartening that nothing is being done about this as of yet. I feel as if someone will have to lose their life before the manufacturer will take this seriously. Something is definitely wrong here, when you spend so much money on a vehicle and are unable to use it because of a manufacturer flaw. Please, someone hear what we are saying before something tragic happens. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN JACINTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A77FGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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