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2019 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

10 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

10
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2020Oct 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2024

Steering is Sticky/Tight especially when going into a curve. Had dealer check it and they said they couldn’t find why it was doing it and that it was okay There was no accident and still driving the car.

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NHTSA #: 11582933
criticalSTEERING,STRUCTURE,SEATS
CrashFiled: Aug 2021

My Vehicle was stolen from my residential home. My window was buss out and they stole my vehicle. After over two weeks my vehicle was finally retrieved by the police and city of Milwaukee tow lot.

NHTSA #: 11430592
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Feb 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at 45mph, auto lane correction warning light illuminated. The contact lost control of the steering somehow managed to gain control which was difficult to steer the wheel and veer to the shoulder of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11307670
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2022

There is a hiss noise coming from the steering when you are making a left or right turn.

NHTSA #: 11465443
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Days previous to event was getting warning alerts on different problems. Called dealership when warning alerts continued happening. On day of event was driving on major route, when power steering became difficult as I pulled over the entire car shut down.

NHTSA #: 11302167
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia sorento. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel failed to move and all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to scott kia of springfield (321 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (610) 544-0100) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assembly needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11270428
lowSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2025

We have received the security update for the ignition system over a year ago for the recall. Even with this recall fix our vehicle was still stolen, so this solution clearly didn't work.

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NHTSA #: 11649128
lowSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2024

Steering wheel "sticks" at higher speeds, making it difficult to make fine adjustments. When steering un-sticks, it then overcompensates and you end up zig-zagging down the highway. It is very uncomfortable and it feels unsafe.

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NHTSA #: 11599878
lowSTEERING
Filed: Jun 2019

2019 kia sorento experiences swaying at interstate speeds. Must continuously steer left and right to keep it in the lane. In light wind it is much worse.

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NHTSA #: 11218114
lowSTEERING
Filed: May 2019

In stationary position. The plastic covers on the bottom of the steering wheel broke off. The plastic connecting them did not match and is of poor design.

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NHTSA #: 11206141

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