Steering Related Problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento

Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering is tight (four problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Kia Motor Sorento


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sorento

The Steering problem

My airbag light is on after picking it up from a kia dealership service and they are refusing to correct the issue that was caused by the dealership. I escalated the issue to kia America and filled a formal case#25916418 on 2/26/2026.   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

Steering wheel is hard to turn left / right, it feels like its stuck and will not release free ,then you have to pull it back . Its scares me on the highway. I took it to the dealer and they didn't find anything wrong. This feeling goes on and off   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

While the vehicle is in motion a red warning light appears in the shape of a steering wheel and the steering becomes very stiff. This happens intermittently after putting it to gear and driving forward or backing out and it has also happened while highway driving.   Read details...


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