2017 KIA Sorento Steering Problems
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2017 KIA Sorento, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “feels like” (12% of reports).
- 97steering complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 72%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Feels like: mentioned in 12 of 97 complaints (12%)
- Steering sticky: mentioned in 10 of 97 complaints (10%)
- Going straight: mentioned in 7 of 97 complaints (7%)
- Wheel sticking: mentioned in 5 of 97 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 97 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
KIA Sorento steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Sorento | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Sorento | 7 | 6% | 1,864 |
| 2022 Sorento | 10 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Sorento | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% | 18,250 |
| 2019 Sorento | 11 | 3% | 7,450 |
| 2018 Sorento | 26 | 10% | 22,100 |
| 2017 Sorento | 97 | 12% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Sorento | 80 | 6% | 47,500 |
| 2015 Sorento | 33 | 4% | 67,615 |
| 2014 Sorento | 35 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2013 Sorento | 22 | 2% | 66,000 |
| 2012 Sorento | 20 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2011 Sorento | 53 | 3% | 20,000 |
| 2008 Sorento | 5 | 2% | 143,000 |
| 2007 Sorento | 3 | 2% | 48,750 |
| 2006 Sorento | 33 | 14% | 92,348 |
| 2005 Sorento | 39 | 13% | 106,000 |
| 2004 Sorento | 24 | 11% | 99,000 |
| 2003 Sorento | 31 | 10% | 79,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2017 KIA Sorento. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle steers with more resistance to the left but very loose and easy to the right. Dealership diagnosed that a new steering column is required. Kia also issued a new vehicle limited warranty extension on the motor driven power steering. I believe the warranty extension should apply; however…
I am writing to file a formal complaint against Kia America, Inc. regarding the mishandling of a warranty repair dispute for my 2017 Kia Sorento (VIN [XXX]). This complaint documents a pattern of misinformation, unreturned communications, and unprofessional conduct by Kia representatives that has…
My 2017 Sorento has sticky/notchy steering. When trying to move the steering wheel, it initially sticks and requires extra force to get it to provide a steering input. Once it gets past the initial resistance, it jerks the car in the direction you are trying to go which required compensation in the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 KIA Sorentos have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about steering for the 2017 KIA Sorento (12% of the 806 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 KIA Sorento steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2017 KIA Sorento?
The most frequent phrase is “feels like”, in 12 of 97 complaints, followed by “steering sticky” (10).
Other 2017 KIA Sorento problems
- Engine problems (387)
- Exterior Lighting problems (125)
- Electrical System problems (96)
See all 2017 KIA Sorento problems or steering problems across all Sorento years.