2014 Kia Optima steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 96 complaints for the 2014 Kia Optima, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 96 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 11,000 miles 57 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 33 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 57 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 11,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I left the dealer lot at closing time 2/5/2021 the traction light and brake lights warnings were on the ABS light the car brakes skidded upon applying brakes driving at a slow speed the car shook while applying brakes and it felt as though the entire motor was going to fall out . Later my 17 year old whom has driven for 2 years was driving a few miles from home she said the steering went out the brakes went out she skid across to the other side of the road did not hit anything yet the entire engine and entire…
As many other drivers have stated, 2014 kia optima drifts at highway speeds. Takes constant correction to keep in lanes > 55 MPH. Has happened since I owned car, but has worsened as of 2016. June 08, 2016 - complained to dealer that car drifts at highway speed. Reply was it is ok. April 4, 2017 - dealer test drove, said they could not duplicate. April 19, 2017 - contacted kia USA and opened complaint. # k3421611 no help. Kia said as long as the tech felt it did not drift, then nothing they could do.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Kia Optima
- Engine 300 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Fuel system 48 complaints
- Body & structure 48 complaints
- Brakes 43 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints