Steering Column Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The contact owns a 2023 kia Sorento.   the contact stated while driving the vehicle 35 mph, there was squealing sounds coming from the steering wheel and the steering wheel was hard to turn. Several system warning lights illuminated; check lane departure warning, check speed limit, check high beam assist, and check driver attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and was not repaired.  however, the contact stated that the failure persisted.  the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,400.  .

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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. Luckily these incidents have happened while driving straight and occurs for a short duration. It is concerning from a safety standpoint. I brought it in to a kia dealership and it has something to do with the electronics in the steering column. They have no recall listed and it is very expensive to replace outside the 50k basic mileage warranty which ours is since we tend to put a lot of highway miles on our vehicle. It isn't too much over though and we take very good care of it. I would find it very hard to believe it that is caused from wear and tear but more likely to be a manufacturer defect.

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Steering sticks while driving. There is a tight spot in the steering that makes driving in a straight line difficult. The vehicle requires constant correction to continue driving in a straight line. This is not only unsafe it is exhausting to drive. The issue also causes premature tire wear. A set of 80000 mile michelin tires was worn out in under 20000 miles. This started at about 50000 miles in our vehicle,but was not diagnosed until today,75000 miles. Prior to the warranty expiring the dealer said they did not notice the problem. Today the dealer says steering column is defective. Kia forums are full of drivers with this same issue starting as early as 30000 miles.

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I purchased I used 2017 kia Sorento fwd in September of 2019. The vehicle is great except the more I drove it, the more I noticed the steering was very sensitive. It has a stick just at the top as well. I feel that this can cause a safety issue especially when taking curves as the need to constantly adjust feels necessary or could cause on over correction while driving. The more research I did, I have found many people to have this same issue with no recall. It is an electronic problem in the steering column. I feel that kia needs to address this issue. The problem with just having the steering column replaced is that it's going to be the same part. The need to design a new one for safety reasons.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds on an uneven surface, she loss control of the steering with the wheels vibrating uncontrollably. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that there was a technical service bulletin on the vehicle for the steering column. The contact then took the vehicle to gossett kia (1900 covington pike, memphis, TN 38128) where she was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed to determine the cause for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

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My steering column is off center which makes my car or tires shake unless I go a certain speed. My rear view camera never works, screen goes black, but outline shows. The electrical issues with my headlights, rear, brake and reverse lights are always going out. I have to replace them constantly. I hate going to the carwash because I fear that my lights will go out and I will have to replace the bulbs again & again.

I noticed around 48,000 miles that after driving for 30+ minutes or on and off driving for 45+ minutes, my steering becomes "sticky"/"notched" when it is centered and I am driving 35 mph or more. It becomes much more pronounced when on a flat, straight surface and I am driving 60+ mph. This makes minor corrections hard to do when driving to stay in my lane as the vehicle seems to require significant pressure to turn right or left. This ends up becoming a series of constant corrections from inadvertently oversteering. This is very fatigue inducing and can be frustrating, even when I am very well rested and alert. I'm concerned it'll affect other drivers as they may drive erratically when passing as they match my steering corrections. My local kia dealership has been very helpful and receieved permission to remedy it under warranty and will replace the entire steering column and associated parts. Currently the steering column is on backorder and has been for at least three weeks. I believe the steering column issue may be bigger than indicated via reports judging by the backorder issue. Date entered in the "event date" section is based on when I had an appointment for an initial diagnosis.

My kia was bought 1/2016 and since then my steering column has had to be replaced 3 times, Cadillac converter once, and my car is now ready after 23 days because of a motor leak that had cracked the block. Everyone of these have been defects that kia has covered and yet I can't seem to get anyone from the escalations department to talk to me about a buyback or getting me into another car. It had 5 miles on it when I bought it and now is around 80,000.

There is an apparent issue with the steering column causing the airbag to not function. It is also causing all of the control switches on the steering wheel to not function properly, including the cruise control. It came on when set but then wouldn't go off using the cancel button. This is a huge safety concern. The estimated cost for repair is $1700.

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Sorento. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column without warning. The contact stated that the driver was able to push down on the steering wheel and the functionality returned. The vehicle was taken to bev smith kia of stuart (located at 3131 se federal hwy, stuart, FL 34994, (772) 283-1743) to be inspected. The contact was informed that the mechanic failed to torque the nut that held the steering wheel in place after replacing the clockspring in the steering wheel. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. The VIN was not available.

Steering sticks causes driver to jerk the wheel left or right while in motion happens all the time at any speed on any type of road and happens while turning or straight. . Dealer stated needs whole new mdps steering column assy. This is a significant safety issue. Multiple complaints under the kia forums. Recall needs to be done ASAP! has been happening for 3 + years now.

The steering column rattles as the vehicle is in motion.

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. While the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the steering wheel became loose. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (shottenkirk kia of west burlington in west burlington, IA) where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on December 20, 2017. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 49,563.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2003 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the harmonica balance in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the harmonica balance needed to be replaced and rear axle had corroded and needed to be welded. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine service, the mechanic stated that the sub frame had corroded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000. Djr.

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Had a problem with my ignition switch, steering column not unlocking on my 2013 kia sorrento. Put the key in, would not turn. Finally, I jerked on the steering wheel back and forth, it finally turned. Then, my sisters 2013 kia-optima did the same thing about a week ago! I called the dealer and was told that because the wheels were turn that this would cause this to happen. I informed him that in both cases, the vehicles were in the garage, on flat service, wheels pointing straight. Was told if it happens again, bring it in.

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