NHTSA Complaint #11138961 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11138961
Vehicle	2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 1, 2018
Date Filed	October 8, 2018
Mileage	84,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHEN I MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL FROM SIDE TO SIDE I CAN HEAR A POPPING NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING AS WELL AS WHEN I AM AT A STOP. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND RADDLING WHEN I AM DRIVING BETWEEN 65-75 ON THE HIGHWAY, IT DECREASES AT 80 MPH. I HAVE GOTTEN MY TIRES CHECKED AS WELL AS AN ALIGNMENT SO IT IS NOT AN ISSUE WITH THAT.

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