2014 KIA Optima Steering Problems
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 KIA Optima, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 12,125 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering column” (21% of reports).
- 96steering complaints
- 12,125median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 63%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 20 of 96 complaints (21%)
- Straight line: mentioned in 10 of 96 complaints (10%)
- Clicking noise: mentioned in 6 of 96 complaints (6%)
- Constant correction: mentioned in 5 of 96 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 96 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
KIA Optima steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Optima | 6 | 3% | 33,000 |
| 2018 Optima | 12 | 5% | 42,100 |
| 2017 Optima | 11 | 4% | — |
| 2016 Optima | 24 | 3% | 35,168 |
| 2015 Optima | 69 | 7% | 39,125 |
| 2014 Optima | 96 | 16% | 12,125 |
| 2013 Optima | 213 | 15% | 40,000 |
| 2012 Optima | 188 | 20% | 54,000 |
| 2011 Optima | 100 | 17% | 71,500 |
| 2010 Optima | 2 | 3% | 31,576 |
| 2009 Optima | 7 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2008 Optima | 4 | 3% | 34,500 |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2006 Optima | 2 | 1% | 59,020 |
| 2005 Optima | 2 | 1% | 58,243 |
| 2004 Optima | 7 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2003 Optima | 2 | 1% | 169,700 |
| 2002 Optima | 8 | 7% | 130,000 |
| 2001 Optima | 1 | 1% | 191,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2014 KIA Optima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contactâs son stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, and significant effort was required to control or turn the steering wheel. The contactâs son also became aware of an…
Steering effort loss. Canât drive vehicle as steering wheel is hard to move. EPS and Traction light came on. Could cause accident as I was driving and with no warning could not make turns unless using excessive force.
Steering coupler issue. When turning the steering wheel. It is making a clunking noise even when in park and making it feel not smooth to turn the wheel either way. Very distracting and awkward when driving. When speeding up you can feel the issue with the steering coupler more. You can feel the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 KIA Optimas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 KIA Optima (16% of the 589 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Optima steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 12,125 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 KIA Optima?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 20 of 96 complaints, followed by “straight line” (10).
Other 2014 KIA Optima problems
- Engine problems (284)
- Electrical System problems (60)
See all 2014 KIA Optima problems or steering problems across all Optima years.