Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (170 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (nine problems).
Vehicle: 2013 kia Optima sxl VIN: [xxx] while driving on a highway at approximately 55–58 mph, the rear driver-side electronic parking brake (epb) motor housing failed with a loud bang. Immediately after, there was heavy smoke and a strong burning smell. Read details...
Steeling wheel and column is very loose. Whenever you hit a small bump in the road the steeling wheel looses control. It makes a loud rattling noise. Also, the radio system stop working. I would turn my car off and the stereo system would continue to play and would not cut off even when the car was Read details...
The following information was stated in the repair report to the kia dealership service dept. : 09:49 10nov23 12:18 10nov23 line opcode tech type hours list net total a customer states clicking noise in steering wheel when turning wheel, steering does not seem as responsive since noise started. . Read details...