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2015 KIA OPTIMA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1651098
Internal NHTSA #	11317148
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2015
File date	09/03/20
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My steering wheel is sticking and my husband took it to the dealership to see what the problem is and they have checked it and said it needs steering column. They gave us a printout saying followed tsb cha 090 preformed effort measurement test. Measurement 4. 6 nm supposed to be 3. 3 nm needs steering column at a cost of $1400. 00 with a 10% discount because it is not covered under warranty, which we then declined to pay that amount. When we purchased the car from perry-ellis kia we got a bumper to bumper unlimited warranty "at least that was our understanding" through fidelity warranty services, inc. So when lara who works in the warranty department for the dealership which is now premier kia gave me the warranty per my she is now telling me the steering column is not covered. I have noticed that there was some kind of recall performed stating sa188 service action sa188 '15 qf steering feel improvement dealer code tx137 repair date july 10, 2015 dealer type rd. Which raises concern to me now that i am still having steering problem and they will not honor the warranty. I believe this problem should be fixed under this service campaign since the problem already existed this is not the first time i have complained about this problem with the steering wheel. Dealer stated they are not obligated to cover under any warranty. Your cooperation into this matter will be greatly appreciated. ln consumer stated several complaints were made regarding front end shaking and new tires balance and rotation.jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LUFKIN, TX
VIN pattern	5XXGN4A7XFGXXXXXX
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?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Dealer's name	PREMIER
Dealer's telephone number	936-634-5427
Dealer's city	LUFKIN
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	75901

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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