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2014 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 35 steering complaints for the 2014 Kia Sorento, 4% of its 986 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 40,500. No related recalls are listed for this steering issue.

Steering complaints
35
4% of 986
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
40,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist while driving at various speeds, with the steering module and column needing replacement.
  • Some report a clunking noise from the steering wheel when starting the vehicle or turning it, both stationary and while driving.
  • Others describe the vehicle jolting or hesitating when accelerating, with the issue recurring unpredictably even after dealer inspection found no fault.
  • Several owners report steering column problems that also disable the airbag system and steering-wheel-mounted controls like cruise control.
  • A few owners describe axle-related steering issues on all-wheel-drive models, noting that similar problems led to recalls on other configurations.

When 2014 Kia Sorento steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2015, latest May 21, 2026.

2014 Kia Sorento steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2015Jun 2016Jul 2018Aug 2019Jan 2020Dec 2020Dec 2023Mar 2025
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to May 2026; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Sorento model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200539 (13%)
  2. 200633 (14%)
  3. 20073 (2%)
  4. 20085 (2%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 201153 (3%)
  8. 201220 (2%)
  9. 201322 (2%)
  10. 201435 (4%)
  11. 201533 (4%)
  12. 201680 (6%)
  13. 201797 (12%)
  14. 201826 (10%)
  15. 201911 (3%)
  16. 20204 (3%)
  17. 20216 (2%)
  18. 202210 (5%)
  19. 20237 (6%)
  20. 20241 (2%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Kia Sorento?
NHTSA lists 35 steering complaints for the 2014 Sorento, which is 4% of the 986 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Kia Sorento?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on the 2014 Sorento.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2014 Sorento?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints is 40,500 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to steering complaints in the 2014 Sorento?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the complaints filed in this steering-related dataset.
How does the 2014 Sorento compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2014 model's 35 steering complaints and 4% share are lower than the 2016 (80 complaints, 6%) and 2017 (97 complaints, 12%) model years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.