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SteeringPart report

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became stiff. The “Steering Assist Fault” messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering gear had failed. The dealer was contacted for a second opinion, but a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11582463, filed 2024-04, 70,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015217%
2014310%
201347%
201298%
201126%

Other parts of the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

Engine
19 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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