Steering Related Problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows ten common steering related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (60 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (20 problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the contact stated noticed that there was a notchy feel in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to kia TSB number: cha060.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering column however, the repair failed to correct the failure.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

I have a 2011 kia Optima with 53,000 miles. I have recently noticed a noise in the steering column. It has been reported by others to be defect from a cheap plastic part . I am reading that this problem could result in a loss of life.   Read details...


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