| Issue ID | 1621704 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11282335 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 25/11/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had the steering go out multiple times - reported it to kia where i lease from and a local shop. Just happened again today (11/25/19) - it has happened at least 3 times in the last year - i have had it towed to the place i leased from as well. Also, twice now - while driving the engine shuts off. Very scary. As i stated, i have taken in and the kia dealerships say that they cannot not get it to duplicate, they treat me as i am making up. Now reading that it does happen to others, i think this is an issue. I will not lease or buy another kia |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SWANSEA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L31GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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