2012 Kia Optima: transmission slipping

Filed Sep 12, 2020 · Steering · 7,000 miles · MO

When driving slow and turning a knocking clunking sound, or slipping condition while driving in high speed also making wheel vibrate. When in stop and just turning wheel you hear the load clunking. I feel this is a safety issue

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Steering · CA

The problem: in affected kia optima vehicles, a condition may exist where drivers may feel a 'notchy' or "clunky" sound or 'slipping' condition when turning the steering wheel left or right. It is believed by other kia optima owners and or mechanics who may be familiar with the issue that this may be due to either a software glitch in the optima's electronic steering system or a faulty power steering motor assembly, u-joint in the steering assembly, or the steering coupler. Owners are unable to find any known recall on this issue, but mechanics believe that this is a very common fault in the kia optima years 2011-2014.

Filed Jan 25, 2018 · Steering · 142,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a clicking sound and the steering wheel began slipping. The contact drove home and called geweke kia (1234 sunsweet blvd, yuba city, ca 95991). The dealer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 142,000. *tt

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Steering · 62,000 miles · CA

When turning the steering wheel just slightly and going either way it makes this small slipping or clunking noise and I am concerned about safety of the steering. Happens in motion when turning even slightly and either direction and when it is stationary. City street, highway, freeway, backing up, going forward and turning. And it has happened now for approximately 2 - 3 months. I am told by internet that it may be flex coupling in steering. I am not mechanic. Still happening. On-going.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 73,000 miles · FL

I have a knocking sound in my steering wheel. The noise happens when I turn the wheel back and forth. Also, I have noticed an odd grinding/slipping sensation in the front left wheel when I accelerate on a right turn from different elevations. Pulling out of a parking lot on a "decline" while accelerating to the right to enter traffic is a good example. 73,000 miles currently but I've noticed the grind/slip a lower mileage.