2014 Kia Optima: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 1, 2023 · Brakes, Fuel system · NV

While driving my car an Alan went off telling me to pull over and turn off the vehicle. Unfortunately, I had no steering, brakes or acceleration and me and my two little boys were almost hit. I checked and my car year, make and model had a recall for the exact issue and module but mine wasn’t listed in the recall and I think it should be!

Filed Jun 20, 2021 · Steering · LA

The electric power steering stopped working.

Filed Apr 19, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 102,367 miles · NY

Driving down in motion on a village road going 40 MPH, car completely shut off, lost power steering, I had to pull car over without power steering to side of busy road, car would not stop right away and park would not engaged right away into park, car then rolled forward about 10 feet and slammed into park. Car would not turn over however all power lights, and battery were working without issue. Called a tow truck, could not get ahold of kia for kia 24 hour emergency roadside assistance, due to covid-19, I had to call a local body shop/used car dealer for a tow.

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 64,887 miles · FL

2014 kia optima hybrid completely shut down while decelerating for a traffic light. The car displayed a fault on the screen as a "possible battery management system failure." when the car shut down. Had loss of steering control (electrical/optical steering). Had to slow to stop, place transmission selector in park before the car would allow restart. Engine warning light stayed on for 3 hours then extinguished by itself. Bms was updated at cost to customer.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Engine · 66,000 miles · PA · fire

Fire! My 2014 kia optima caught fire while I was driving it on the highway. First, I could smell something burning. Then, smoke quickly filled my cabin. I pulled over lost steering and brakes, put car in park. Got out look behind me. See sparks on ground. Get in call 911 and with in seconds my car snap, crackled, and popped and flames engulfed my vehicle. I grabbed my purse and ran. I had to watch my car burn. I am very thankful I made it out.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Engine · 39,000 miles · MA

Car completely shut down doing 40 miles per hour--- -was told engine seized --engine being replaced no power steering no brakes barely avoided an accident on a highway heavy traffic due to construction

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Engine · 22,000 miles · NC

While driving on the highway at 70mph the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The engine turned off, loss of power steering, loss of power braking, and immediate deceleration of the vehicle. This incident posed a hazardous condition for both this vehicle and other vehicles on the road. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and was restarted. There was no accident or injuries related to this incident. The key was in the on position, no check engine light was triggered. Based on other complaints, it appears that this is a manufacturer engine issue for which the manufacturer is not issuing a recall or honoring the manufacturer warranty. The vehicle has ~22,000 miles and all manufacturer suggested maintenance has been performed on time per the manufacturer's specifications.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Steering · 300 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Steering · 100 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100.