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2019 Kia optima Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2019 Kia optima has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2019 Kia optima

Engine
56
Other
46
Electrical
17
Powertrain
15
Structure
13
Airbags
12
Brakes
12
Speed Control
6
Steering
6

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 21, 2023STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSDear National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, I am writing to bring to your attention...
Jan 10, 2023STEERINGMDPS component in steering column is making noise due to premature failure.
Sep 12, 2021STEERINGTwo thefts of my 2019 Kia Optima in less than one year; 9/12/2021 and 7/30/2022 due to Kia's neglige...
Sep 24, 2020STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPARKED. STARTED CAR & ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UP. TRIED RESTARTING NO CHANGE. WHEN BACKING UP THERE W...
Nov 17, 2019STEERINGLANE SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM MAKES UNUSUAL TURNS WHILE I'M DRIVING RESULTING ME HAVING TO CORRECT. IN...
Jul 8, 2019STEERING,ENGINEI PURCHASED ON MY 2019 KIA OPTIMA ON 6/19. AND SINCE THEN OFF AND ON THE CAR HAS EXPERIENCE INTERMIT...

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