Steering Related Problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (125 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (19 problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

The Steering problem

I bought this car February 2026 when I drove it on the freeway they car felt wiggly not the axle is broke and the wheel bearings stop the car from going   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Steering column coupler   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

My vehicle steering makes a loud noise when turning it. It happens when driving and while car is in park. I was told this happens with kia's(steering coupling) and should be a recall. I need to know if established as a recall so I can take to a dealer for repair because I do not want to continue   Read details...


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