| Issue ID | 1521221 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11160766 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/01/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At speeds ranging from 25mph to 70mph i must continually adjust the steering wheel to drive straight. The car will drift to either the left or right and feels "sticky" to try to bring back to straight. Steering becomes unstuck and there is an over-correction and must be repeated in the opposite direction. It feels like weaving going down the road. Snow or icy conditions exaggerate the over-correction. There is 14,000 miles on vehicle but has been present since having 5000 miles. Leased vehicle new july 2017. Spoke to dealership service department. No recalls or bulletins for this type of problem. Very concerned steering will lock up in a curve. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOKFIELD, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPGDA33HGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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