How many steering complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?

NHTSA lists 80 steering complaints for the 2016 Sorento, making up 6% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento?

No related recalls are listed in the data for steering on the 2016 Sorento.

At what mileage do 2016 Sorento steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 47,500 miles.

Did the 2016 Sorento steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire linked to complaints in this area for the 2016 Sorento, with 0 injuries reported.

Is steering worse in the 2016 Sorento than other years?

The 2016 model's 6% share of complaints is higher than most earlier years like 2011-2015, but lower than the 2017 model year's 12% share.

2016 Kia Sorento Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 80 steering complaints for the 2016 Kia Sorento, 6% of its 1,250 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure was 47,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 80; 6% of 1,250
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 47,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe constant wandering or swaying at highway speed that requires ongoing small steering corrections to stay in the lane.
Several report the electric power steering developing a 'catch' or 'notch' feeling where the wheel sticks then requires an overcorrection once past that point.
Some describe the steering going non-responsive or 'locking' at 60+ mph, needing a jerk of the wheel to wake it back up.
One driver reported the steering wheel seizing at 60 mph along with lighting system failures, later traced to the steering console.
Owners say the vehicle veers left or right on its own even on straight, dry roads with no wind.

When 2016 Kia Sorento steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 7, 2015, latest May 30, 2026.

80 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q1 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2016 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.

20100 (0%)
201153 (3%)
201220 (2%)
201322 (2%)
201435 (4%)
201533 (4%)
201680 (6%)
201797 (12%)
201826 (10%)
201911 (3%)
20204 (3%)
20216 (2%)
202210 (5%)
20237 (6%)
20241 (2%)
20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2016 Kia Sorento have?: NHTSA lists 80 steering complaints for the 2016 Sorento, making up 6% of the 1,250 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2016 Kia Sorento?: No related recalls are listed in the data for steering on the 2016 Sorento.
At what mileage do 2016 Sorento steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 47,500 miles.
Did the 2016 Sorento steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire linked to complaints in this area for the 2016 Sorento, with 0 injuries reported.
Is steering worse in the 2016 Sorento than other years?: The 2016 model's 6% share of complaints is higher than most earlier years like 2011-2015, but lower than the 2017 model year's 12% share.