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2017 Kia Sportage Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Sportage has 8 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia Sportage

Engine
142
Electrical
51
Other
50
Powertrain
38
Structure
20
Brakes
19
Airbags
14
Lights
12
Speed Control
8
Steering
8
Visibility
6
Fuel System
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 9, 2024STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINEI took my car to the Kia dealer because I burn I was smelling burn oil. They told me that it wasn’t ...
Feb 3, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving on the highway, vehicle lost all electrical power. The engine stayed running, but I lo...
Oct 3, 2022STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEDead short in a wiring harness to the steering column where it goes up and down and back and forth t...
Aug 20, 2020STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHIS HAPPENED TWICE IN 10 DAYS. ONCE WHILE DRIVING AND ONCE IN PARKING MODE WITH VEHICLE ON - SUDDEN...
May 15, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING...
Nov 1, 2016STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CAR SLIGHTLY VEERED TO THE LEFT, AT FIRST. I BROUGHT IT UP TO THE SALES PERSON DURING THE DRIVE...
Sep 1, 2016STEERINGWHILE DRIVING , ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE VEERS SLIGHTLY TO LEFT OR RIGHT AND TAKES CON...
Jun 2, 2016STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2017 KIA SPORTAGE. DRIVER REMOTE STARTS VEHICLE, UNLOCKS VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY SHIFTS FROM PARK TO...

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