| Issue ID | 1658887 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11322975 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/05/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering sticks while driving. There is a tight spot in the steering that makes driving in a straight line difficult. The vehicle requires constant correction to continue driving in a straight line. This is not only unsafe it is exhausting to drive. The issue also causes premature tire wear. A set of 80000 mile michelin tires was worn out in under 20000 miles. This started at about 50000 miles in our vehicle,but was not diagnosed until today,75000 miles. Prior to the warranty expiring the dealer said they did not notice the problem. Today the dealer says steering column is defective. Kia forums are full of drivers with this same issue starting as early as 30000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YUKON, OK |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPH4A58GGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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