NHTSA Complaint #11611334 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11611334
Vehicle	2014 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 14, 2024
Date Filed	August 28, 2024
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated while reversing and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel felt abnormal and made an abnormal clunking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone however, the failure could not be replicated. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

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