| Issue ID | 1558279 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203093 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 23/04/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cannot control steering. Seems to want to hold in the 'center' position. When trying to correct the steering, left or right, i get a 'sticky' or 'dead spot' in the steering wheel. A few months after i bought this car, the dealer replaced thew steering column because it was 'undriveable', now a few years later, the problem is recurring. Many complaints about 'sticky' steering for kia optimas. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A78FGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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