Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 749 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (562 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (61 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Yesterday, [xxx], my 2015 kia Optima engines reved up wothout me pushing the gas & within seconds later a loud noise and metal fell from under the hood. After pulling over, popping the hood on the passenger side and under the engine a fire had started. Read details...
While driving and rotating the steering wheel left ot lright there is a "clunking" noise. The service rep at kia stated that this is a steering column coupler. While driving there are certain points where the stering wheel shakes turning and hitting little deviation on the highway. 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...
When I move my steering wheel side to side I hear a weird clunking like noise. I first noticed this while parking in my driveway. It occurs while the car is sitting still, however have not tried it while car is moving. Read details...
My steering wheel is sticking and my husband took it to the dealership to see what the problem is and they have checked it and said it needs steering column. They gave us a printout saying followed TSB cha 090 preformed effort measurement test. Measurement 4. 6 nm supposed to be 3. Read details...