NHTSA Complaint #11573666 — 2021 KIA FORTE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11573666
Vehicle	2021 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 3, 2024
Date Filed	February 23, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

The electric steering column motor has worn parts causing the steering wheel to make a rubbing noise. There is a TSB out for this problem but for cars only manufactured in certain plants. My car was not manufactured in one of the plants that generated the TSB but I have that problem and Kia will not fix it. TSB CHA 084

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