Seven problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2013 Optima.
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. . . Client informed of 200. 00 starting diagnostic charge. . . Client out of warranty for wty006 warranty extension for flex coupler. . . . If it is possible flex coupler causing steering wheel issue, client has part on passenger front seat ki replaced flex coupler 2046 cki 400. 00 400. 00 parts: 0. 00 labor: 400. 00 other: 0. 00 total line a: 400. 00.
The gearbox yoke plug detaches whenever you drive and hit a bump or pothole causing the steering wheel to make a noise. The noise worsens as you drive no matter if you're turning a corner but especially when driving over any type of rough or bumpy road condition. You can hear the noise in the steering even when you're stationary and are turning the wheel. There apparently is a recall on this same component for earlier kia Optima's years and beyond, but not on the 2013.
There is a loud clanking noise when steering or hitting bumps. This happens over time and has significantly gotten worse. It seems to be unsafe now and my vehicle is even below 100k miles so this should not be an issue at all.
When turning left or right, the steering wheel makes a noise, seems to get stuck. " when stationary or in motion the horn does not work. When in motion the cruise control does not work. When stationary or in motion, the steering wheel heater does not work and the radio volume control does not work. Airbag light is on.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. While driving 40 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering washer failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Takata recall there is a plastic part in the steering assist that is bad. Its all over youtube including mine. When the car is in motion you can hear the metal to metal clinking noise in the steering column. When you hit a bump it wants to jerk the steering wheel out of you hands. You can move the wheel from side to side and hear when in statioary as well.
Car started having a clicking noise when turning steering wheel to both right and left. Car has been pulling to the right on the highway, will even pull to the right at low speed rate. Car was bought brand new, should not be having steering issues.