2015 Kia Sorento Steering Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 13 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
EGINE STALLS AND AC ON STALLS AND HAS DIED 3TIMES
ODI 11306800
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Bearings, suspension and steering issue: took car to get tire changed and ever since the bearins and steering is off. Steering wheel shakes once i try to go faster than 55 mph.
ODI 11240919
Engine · Power Train · Steering
This is my 4th time having to call a tow truck for my vehicle. I was reversing out of a parking space, and tried to put car in drive , car would not do anything. I tried again to put car in drive, would not budge. Could not take key out of ignition, could not move steering wheel. Later on tried to take keys out of ignition, it let me ,but would not start still. Had it towed to dealership, did not find anything but a…
ODI 11221819
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While driving between 50-60 mph on several occasions, the steering became loose and the vehicle drifted to the right. The vehicle was taken to evans kia (located at [redacted], evans, ga 30809, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11191965
Steering
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, [redacted]) to be inspected. The…
ODI 11190441
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. Ever since the contact purchased the vehicle six months ago, there had been an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. Also, the steering wheel made a loud popping noise that caused it to vibrate. The failures occurred upon starting the vehicle. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to friendly kia (5819 us-19, new port richey, fl…
ODI 11162330
Steering
About a week after i purchased my sorento i notice that my vehicle would stray to the left on the freeway. When i attempted to correct the steering the vehicle would over correct and almost go into the right lane. It felt like the car had a mind of its own and was steering on its own. I brought it back to the kia dealership three times, but they could not duplicate the problem. I filed a compliant with the state of…
ODI 11098152
Service Brakes · Steering
Our vehicle has 32k miles on it and the rotars are already worn down. The vehicle starts shaking when movin and braking. We bought this car new from a dealership. Did we buy a car with defective rotars. When turning the steering wheel while moving on a city street it often makes a cracking sound.
ODI 11011653
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My kia lost power while driving on march 17, 2017 on the highway. After kia replaced the motor i realized that during cold weather my car won't start at all. I've had several diagnostic tests done but nothing shows up. I've even had the manager of the service department come to my location with the diagnostic device, because i was once again stranded and had just paid to have the machine put on my vehicle the day…
ODI 11174969
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact rented a 2015 kia sorento. While driving at approximately 35 mph over railroad tracks, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The contact also stated that the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The failure caused the vehicle to crash into the post of a billboard. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a vertebrae, neck, and back injuries and head…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10668775
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
How can nhtsa give a 5-star safety rating to a 2015 kia sorrento based on a 2013 crash test done on this model vehicle when there is obvious a problem with this vehicle in the 2014/2015 kia sorrento models. Since 2014, there has been at least 2 serious injuries and other complaints due to this defect and its non-deployent of airbags, etc. (please look at the photos, video & small overlay crash report at…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10881567
Air Bags · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
This kia was rented from enterprise due to my car being in the shop. I found steering problems with this car as with the braking system already which i found odd as this is supposedly a brand new vehicle. Not only that it races intermittently sometimes more than 10 miles or so & at other it slows down even though the gas pedal is being pressed on. On december 1, 2014 i was driving home after visiting a friend who…
ODI 10663356
Steering
This car is very hard to steer! It wanders left and right, i constantly have to keep making corrections. It will not go straight. It is dangerous! I can not make it go straight. Driving it requires continuous corrections, when you do try to correct the steering over corrects and you go drift the other direction. It is very fatiguing ! The electronic steering does not work! On my first call to the dealership they…
ODI 10639657