Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Kia optima has 7 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | After 131,500 miles, struts, rotors and pads wore out. Lower ball joint and control arm also wore o... |
| Aug 20, 2019 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT... |
| Mar 25, 2019 | STEERING | MY STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED AND NOTHING WILL HELP UNLOCK IT. IS THERE A RE CALL |
| Aug 2, 2016 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | TOOK 2009 KIA TO DEALERSHIP, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 BECAUSE OF AIR BAG ILLUMINATION. WAS TOLD IT W... |
| Oct 15, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | THE ESC ALARM CAME ON AND THE CAR BEGAN SHUDDERING. I TRIED TO BRAKE BUT IT SEEMED TO MAKE THE SHUD... |
| Aug 9, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2009 KIA OPTIMA WAS PARKED. WHEN I PUT THE KEY IN, IT WOULD NOT TURN THE CAR ON. THE STEERING W... |
| Feb 3, 2014 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | AFTER THE PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTOR AND PADS WHICH [XXX] SAYS HE DID REPLACE BOTH BACK PADS WITH GENER... |