| Issue ID | 1539144 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11180957 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 18/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Between 25pm and 75mph the steering in my 2017 kia sorento becomes sticky and notch like. There is no smoothness in the turn of the wheel. At high speeds (45mph and higher) the problem becomes extremely noticeable. The car feels very unsafe while traveling at highway speeds. The constant correction in my direction of travel make for a very uneasy and uncomfortable drive on the highway. The need to correct direction leads to a very unsafe over-correction. The problem wasn't noticeable upon original purchase of the vehicle. Currently have 30k miles. Problem became extremely noticeable around the 20-22k mark. Extremely dangerous and needs to be addressed asap. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPGDA31HGXXXXXX |
| 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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