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2016 Kia Sportage Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia Sportage has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Kia Sportage

Engine
40
Brakes
33
Electrical
16
Other
14
Powertrain
6
Airbags
4
Speed Control
4
Steering
4
Lights
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 4, 2022STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI was driving with my cruise control set at 70 mph, on Highway 95 ( the speed limit ) While driving ...
May 16, 2019STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINETHE CAR HESITATED OR CHOKED WHEN ACCELERATING TO CHANGE LANES AND A CLOUDY FUME EMITTED FROM THE REA...
Dec 28, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH,...
Sep 3, 2017STEERING,AIR BAGS,WHEELSON SEPT 3 2017 I WAS INVLOVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED LEAVING ME WIT...

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