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2017 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sorento has 94 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia Sorento

Engine
299
Other
101
Steering
94
Lights
92
Electrical
80
Powertrain
31
Speed Control
14
Brakes
12
Structure
12
Airbags
10
Fuel System
9
Seat Belts
6
Visibility
5

94

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 6, 2026STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSMy airbag light is on after picking it up from a KIA dealership service and they are refusing to cor...
Nov 28, 2025STEERING,ENGINEI was driving our 2017 Kia Sorento 2.4 liter, on I-94 in Detroit, MI when suddenly, the vehicle wou...
Sep 4, 2025STEERINGMy name is [XXX] I am a [XXX] widow, and I am also a 100% Disabled (Combat Wounded, Purple Heart r...
Mar 12, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCar shut off and the radio kept going on and off red light on dash board and steering was hard
Feb 7, 2025STEERINGThe steering seems to stick, hard to explain but when you are driving on the highway feels like the ...
Feb 2, 2025STEERINGSteering sticks and makes it difficult to stay straight. Have to use extreme effort to keep it in th...
Jan 15, 2025STEERINGSteering MDPS Unit malfunction causing loss of power assisted steering. Visible steering light on da...
Nov 7, 2024STEERINGWhile driving a red wheel icon with exclamation mark appeared on the dash. This caused for my car st...
Aug 21, 2024STEERINGThe power steering system has randomly gone out. This occurs at random times when I’m driving. Once ...
Jun 11, 2024STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINECar was burning oil rapidly. While driving heard loud noises, shaking, smoke started coming through ...
May 12, 2024STEERINGThe steering wheel sticks and has to be forced out of the stuck position. Not a safe situation if i...
May 3, 2024STEERINGSticking steering wheel at speeds around 60 mph on slight turns been happening over a year took it t...
Apr 15, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steerin...
Apr 2, 2024STEERINGSteering motor and controller failed at 53000 km . The steering light and traction control came on ...
Mar 10, 2024STEERINGSteering is sticky when making SLIGHT correction. Happens every time I drive. The speed does not m...
Mar 1, 2024STEERINGThe steering has at times become sticky for lack of s better term. Turning the wheel, even slightly...
Jan 9, 2024STEERINGFor the last few weeksI have been experiencing problems with the steering wheel feeling like it's st...
Dec 25, 2023STEERINGcontinuous issues with "sticky" or "notchy" steering. Steering is not smooth and almost caused seve...
Dec 6, 2023STEERINGSteering wheel has a sticky feeling, especially on the highway traveling at faster speeds. The whee...
Nov 1, 2023STEERINGThe steering is sticky. When on the highway you have to keep correcting the steering because the whe...

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