NHTSA Complaint #11665161 — 2013 KIA FORTE STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11665161
Vehicle	2013 KIA FORTE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 5, 2025
Date Filed	June 5, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Steering column coupler has repeatedly gone bad, causing clicking and play in the steering wheel. There is an open recall for this issue on Kia optima’s, which use the same part. I’ve had this issue diagnosed and fixed by 2 different shops. It is an extremely common issue in these cars.

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