One problem related to steering wheel/handle bar has been reported for the 2011 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2011 Optima.
The contact owns a 2011 kia Optima hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and upon starting, the steering wheel became stiff. A “steering assist failure” warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering motor failed. The dealer was contacted for a second opinion of the failure but no diagnostic was given. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.