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2015 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

33 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data

33
Complaints
5
Crashes
Jan 2024Dec 2014
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (33)

criticalSTEERING,WHEELS
Filed: Jan 2024

Rear Coupler parts. Yes it is available for inspection on request. My safety was put at risk, #1 the rear wheels lock when turning, and makes a horrendous noise whilst turning.

NHTSA #: 11564046
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Jul 2023

Steering wheel locks up while driving almost causing collisions with other vehicles. This has been a major issue in the sorento, especially since the horn doesn’t work either. Everything in the steering wheel doesn’t function.

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NHTSA #: 11530255
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2022

My kia sorento is 2015 I think that's the problem. I need to know if that is covered by the Kia factory warranty Steering Coupler Replacement for the MDPS. The vehicle does not have 59,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11455936
criticalSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Jul 2021

Motor shuts down completely disabling the car electronically. I lose my brakes and my steering. In February 2020, I almost died driving the vehicle the car engine seized while driving and was replaced by KIA.

NHTSA #: 11426547
criticalSTEERING
CrashFiled: Jul 2021

car re-experienced power loss and steering failure as previously reported to NHTSA ID: 11244200. this time we narrowly missed a tree and only the right passenger tire made an impact on side of the road/mountain. side curtain airbags deployed I have been in contact with Kia about the ongoing issues repairs were made previously under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11423162
criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Alternator fails car battery goes dead causing you to have a hard time steering and unable to shift gears roll down windows or use safety flashers because you have no power! We had been on the expressway going 70 and were so lucky to have just pulled into our bank when failure occurred!!

NHTSA #: 11267679
criticalSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2019

Driving down road car would rattle when turning and it became hard to turn which almost caused an accident then I was driving going up hill when all of a sudden the car front wheel started spinning and a rattling sound became louder from the bottom the AWD component suddenly failed tires would not engage.

NHTSA #: 11244200
criticalSTEERING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CrashFiled: Jun 2016

How can NHTSA give a 5-star safety rating to a 2015 kia sorrento based on a 2013 crash test done on this model vehicle when there is obvious a problem with this vehicle in the 2014/2015 kia sorrento models. Since 2014, there has been at least 2 serious injuries and other complaints due to this defect and its non-deployent of airbags, etc.

NHTSA #: 10881567
criticalSTEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Dec 2014

Tl* the contact rented a 2015 kia sorento. While driving at approximately 35 MPH over railroad tracks, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required. The contact also stated that the vehicle independently accelerated without warning.

NHTSA #: 10668775
highSTEERING,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the brakes locked up, the steering seized, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there were several unknown warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11595444
highSTEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Egine stalls and AC on stalls and has died 3times

NHTSA #: 11306800
highSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

This is my 4th time having to call a tow truck for my vehicle. I was reversing out of a parking space, and tried to put car in drive , car would not do anything. I tried again to put car in drive, would not budge.

NHTSA #: 11221819
highSTEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2019

My kia lost power while driving on march 17, 2017 on the highway. After kia replaced the motor I realized that during cold weather my car won't start at all. I've had several diagnostic tests done but nothing shows up.

NHTSA #: 11174969
highSTEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2014

This kia was rented from enterprise due to my car being in the shop. I found steering problems with this car as with the braking system already which I found odd as this is supposedly a brand new vehicle. Not only that it races intermittently sometimes more than 10 miles or so & at other it slows down even though the gas pedal is being pressed on.

NHTSA #: 10663356
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the steering column. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11629888
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 2- 4 MPH on a bumpy driveway, the front end of the vehicle and the steering started shuddering violently. Additionally, the contact had noticed that the steering wheel was abnormally loose, and there was significant play in the steering wheel.

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NHTSA #: 11621894
mediumSTEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

My car has been giving me problems for about three months now and we’ve changed about four or five parts on the engine/transmission and it’s still acting up.

NHTSA #: 11591798
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a popping sound coming from the steering column. The contact stated that the failure occurred while making a turn.

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NHTSA #: 11586166
mediumSTEERING,STRUCTURE
Filed: Feb 2023

I own a 2015 Kia Sorento in Snow White Pearl. I have 2 Complaints: 1.) The paint is peeling off of the hood. I have read many reviews online where similar issues are happening with Kia vehicles manufactured in a similar timeframe that have issues with SWP peeling off of the hood and the pillars.

NHTSA #: 11508559
mediumSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

I only had it 2 weeks and I was driving it and it mad a loud noise you couldn’t give it no gas and it shut off so we’re trying to start it. It sounded like a rod rattling in the engine. And I just had a new oil change, and when I reject all it was black as dirt.

NHTSA #: 11508254
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2022

Every time I'm driving at speeds over 25mph and place on my breaks to start slowing down I hear and feel a rattling noice in the middle of my steering wheel where my horn is it feels like what ever it is is going to rattle off it scares me cause if whatever it is comes off will I be able to steer still

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NHTSA #: 11459947
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11407560
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2021

Clunking when turning steering wheel, large vibration, auto repair shop says steering sector shaft needs to be replaced

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NHTSA #: 11407486
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While driving between 50-60 MPH on several occasions, the steering became loose and the vehicle drifted to the right. The vehicle was taken to evans kia (located at 4580 washington rd, evans, ga 30809, (706) 305-4000) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11191965
mediumSTEERING,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. Ever since the contact purchased the vehicle six months ago, there had been an abnormal tapping sound coming from the engine. Also, the steering wheel made a loud popping noise that caused it to vibrate.

NHTSA #: 11162330
mediumSTEERING
Filed: May 2018

About a week after I purchased my sorento I notice that my vehicle would stray to the left on the freeway. When I attempted to correct the steering the vehicle would over correct and almost go into the right lane. It felt like the car had a mind of its own and was steering on its own.

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NHTSA #: 11098152
mediumSTEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2017

Our vehicle has 32k miles on it and the rotars are already worn down. The vehicle starts shaking when movin and braking. We bought this car new from a dealership.

NHTSA #: 11011653
mediumSTEERING
Filed: Sep 2014

This car is very hard to steer! It wanders left and right, I constantly have to keep making corrections. It will not go straight.

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NHTSA #: 10639657
lowSTEERING,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2024

The clock spring went bad with no warning

NHTSA #: 11594050
lowSTEERING
CrashFiled: Feb 2024

Steering column separated while on cruise control at 70mph

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NHTSA #: 11572672
lowSTEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

My steering column is off center which makes my car or tires shake unless I go a certain speed. My rear view camera never works, screen goes black, but outline shows. The electrical issues with my headlights, rear, brake and reverse lights are always going out.

NHTSA #: 11352678
lowSTEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: Jul 2019

Bearings, suspension and steering issue: took car to get tire changed and ever since the bearins and steering is off. Steering wheel shakes once I try to go faster than 55 MPH.

NHTSA #: 11240919
lowSTEERING
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel detached from the steering column without warning. The contact stated that the driver was able to push down on the steering wheel and the functionality returned.

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NHTSA #: 11190441

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