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2016 KIA SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1633615
Internal NHTSA #	11298071
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2016
File date	09/01/20
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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 direction. Upon correction, it jerks the car in the opposite direction causing a continual need to correct the steering wheel to keep the car straight and causing the car to not be able to maintain perfectly straight travel. On large sweeping corners, this problem is even more pronounced and feels dangerous. My car is out of its bumper to bumper warranty and despite me having the car into kia dealerships twice while in warranty and the original computer "fix" not working, kia is not guaranteeing that when i bring the car back that it will be fixed under warranty. The fix for the problem is replacing the steering rack or other steering components. The sticking issue is intermittent but when it is acting up it can be felt while stationary and in motion. This intermittent issue started around 30,000 miles and continues through 70,000 miles. I believe a recall should occur to correct this potentially serious safety issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MIDDLETOWN, DE
VIN pattern	5XYPHDA53GGXXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	10/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2016 KIA SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA SORENTO Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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