| Issue ID | 1557502 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11202534 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 19/04/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30330 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WICHITA, KS |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A53GGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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