2016 Kia Sorento Steering Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
- power steering · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
While in motion the stearing wheel has a feel of resistance to directional control then seconds later a feeling of release of the resistance. This happens intermittently on straight sections of highway.
ODI 11307010
Steering
My 2016 sorento (ex) has sticky steering. Kia is aware of this problem and issues an upgrade to the cars computer system but it did not fix the problem. 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 other…
ODI 11298071
Steering
When driving the steering wheel will go to the left and stick ,then i will have to bring back to right or the steering will stay to the left.this has happen many times.this is a potential dangerous situation.there are multiple reports on this situation.i am concerned...
ODI 11292319
Engine · Steering
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…
ODI 11270432
Steering
During normal vehicle operation, both on the highway and city streets, the vehicle would suddenly lose power steering and the power steering warning light will illuminate. This happened several times randomly without warning, steering was normal and there were no audible noises when steering prior to power steering failure. Putting the vehicle in park, turning off and restarting the car fixed the problem a few…
ODI 11244963
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Steering- while driving at highway speeds the steering gets tight as if the power steering was out. When you fight to compensate it would normalize causing you to jerk the wheel. I could have easily lost control of the vehicle. Lightning- while driving at night on a dark highway all the light turned off. We were completely in thdark. We pulled over and moved the switch from automatic to the manual light on position.…
ODI 11240491
Steering
While driving steering has play in it which makes you correct your steering too much
ODI 11218333
Steering
Steering has a "sticky" feeling when driving no matter the speed. The steering wheel feels hard to pull in either right or left direction. This happens during city driving as well as highway driving. Creates constant over correction, which has led to veering into another lane. This "sticky" feeling does not occur when the steering wheel is already in a turning or turned position.
ODI 11202534
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability became very loose and the vehicle pulled to the right. Car rocks back and forth and makes quick movements from side to side. This happens from 50 mph up to 75-80 mph. This causes the car to be extremely hard to control. The contact took the vehicle to jim shorkey kia (10785 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090) where it was…
ODI 11196645
Steering
Steering has a "catch" or "stickiness" at center. Causes over correcting at highway speed. The higher the speed, this stickiness increases. Unable to maintain steady lane position.
ODI 11204136
Steering
The problem started around 50k miles and has become progressively worse. The problem is a sticky feeling in the steering. When making very small corrections it is like the power steering is turned off. Gentle pressure does not turn the wheel at all. As more and more pressure is applied, it is like the power steering suddenly turns on. This causes the vehicle to swerve due to over correction.the process repeats as…
ODI 11186213
Steering
Same problem in november 2018 and february 2019 during driving on highway a least 80 mph when i notice electric power steering was not smooth steering as jerk bumping noise on my feel hands. I tried to correct to straight the lane however it keep going moving little right and left direction. I was nervous not improper to straighten lane. It seem unsafe manner in highway !.
ODI 11182197
Steering
Steering is what's called notchy or sticky. When driving (whether it be straight on a city street, straight on a highway, or even on curvy roads, slow or fast) steering wheel takes effort to turn then lets go, causes over steer reaction. Dangerous. Steering even moves on its own at a complete stop. I began noticing it in january of 2019. Since then, its gotten worse.
ODI 11255246
Steering
The steering sticks nor matter what speed i drive. It intensives with a tighter sticking of the steering wheel when driving on the highway at 60-65. To dislodge the sticking the wheel has to be turned slightly to the right, which give me an insecure feeling of not having control over the vehicle, because the car shifts to the right slightly. At height speeds this is a horrifying feeling. I've taken the vehicle to…
ODI 11183813
Steering
The steering on my sorento stalls when driving at highway speeds causing overcorrection to the point of almost loosing control of the vehicle. I found many similar complaints on the internet. This is a very dangerous defect in the steeling of the vehicle. Life threating problem.
ODI 11144581
Steering
While driving there is a notch like feeling in the steering causing a jerk in the car for simple lane corrections.
ODI 11142375
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have had 4 situations where when my car is started, the dashboard warning lights vome on. On two of these 4 occasions, when i attepted to shift from park, i could not and the power locks started malfunctioning. All times the car was stationary. The dashboard reads check tpms system. The kia dealership cannot duplicate the problem so believe since they cannot duplicate the problem, there is no problem. O have…
ODI 11132413
Steering
There is an issue with the electric steering on my car, it has a "catch" in the steering wheel, when you get it past that point you have over corrected and is dangerous. It makes it near impossible to hold your lane straight. Ive mentioned this to the car dealer ship kia many times and im simply told that it is normal for electric steering that i am not used to it. I have seen many many complaints about this exact…
ODI 11176470
Steering
When driving at highway speed (60+mph), steering "locks" and appears to be non-responsive. It is necessary to "jerk" the wheel to "wake up" the steering to complete any correction. The vehicle veers between the lines constantly due to this action which must be repeated every 10 seconds or so. It's like driving drunk!!! Passengers are jerked back and forth constantly. On trips over an hour, severe elbow cramping…
ODI 11080648
Steering
Steering wheel slightly jerks on its own going down the highway. Seems. Yo be worse when the car is warmed up and driven more than 20 minuets. Both hands on the wheel to keep the car from veering the steering seems to get tight hard spots and then loose, you continually are correcting and over correcting and you end up all over your lane. When car is cold seems to go strait down the road, it's not out of alignment.…
ODI 11074389
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Traction control - our vehicle has sustained two incidents involving the traction control system. The first incident involved the traction control light on the dash illuminated intermittently while the vehicle was moving. The vehicle was turned off then back on the light would go off. The dealership evaluated the problem but could not duplicate the incident. Several months later, the vehicle was in motion at…
Crash reported
ODI 10995636
Steering
Power steering will randomly turn off, making it near impossible to steer. Turns back on in approx. 3 seconds with a jerk. Dates are all 2016. Mileage references are included 4/6 1141 am driving to work first drive of the day 5 miles. Slowing down to make a right hand turn into my driveway. Fourth event since purchasing the car. 4/7 4:33 pm driving from ? To ? 60 miles an hour, going straight. Happened within 10…
ODI 10959011
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving forward at various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left or right independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,120. ...updated 02/19/16 *bf updated 05/02/18*jb
ODI 10808248
Steering
In motion,on a straight road,on the crown or not, no wind, dry pavement---the electronic steering constantly has the driver making steering corrections.it is a small correction but constant right or left. It is impossible to hold the wheel in one position and travel that lane.unlike my last sixty years of driving! More noticeable on the highway
ODI 10806207
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 kia sorento. While driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact stated that the low beam head lamps were activated, but the interior dome light, head lamps, rear lamps, and instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering console needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the dealer…
ODI 10808874