0.51 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
47 of the 1,446 complaints about the Kia Sorento (3.3%) concern Steering, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
47Complaints · Steering
3.3%Share of complaints
0.51×vs. all vehicles
6Last 12 months
2.1%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
6 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
1 of these reports (2.1%) describes a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 18V656000 (2018-09-21, model year 2018).
My Vehicle was stolen from my residential home. My window was buss out and they stole my vehicle. After over two weeks my vehicle was finally retrieved by the police and city of Milwaukee tow lot.
Steering · 2021-08-26 · ODI 11430592 · Crash
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the contact detected a shimmy and knocking coming from the front wheels. There was no warning light illuminated.
Steering · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758277
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH with her daughter and parents in the vehicle, an abnormal squeaking sound was heard emanating from the steering wheel. No warning light illuminated.
Steering · 2026-07-09 · ODI 11749302
The vehicle began making a clicking/popping sound when turning the steering wheel left or right, especially at lower speeds and while turning into parking spaces or driveways.
Steering · 2026-05-08 · ODI 11736463
I was driving and when I lost all power steering the lights on the dash came on for power steering and traction I could not steer at all it was so hard to drive .
Steering · 2026-02-02 · ODI 11715069
In August 2025 my 2022 Kia Sorento S began having the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Malfunction Indicator light flashing. It comes on, flashes for a while, then goes off again.
Steering · 2026-01-12 · ODI 11710336
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 18V656000 · 2018-09-21 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cowl crossbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC167.
