2017 Kia Sorento Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 97 steering complaints for the 2017 Kia Sorento, 12% of that year's 804 total complaints, the highest share of any model year. No steering recall is on file, and the median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 97
- 12% of 804
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 30,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering feels sticky or notchy and drifts left or right, requiring constant small corrections to keep the car going straight.
- At highway speeds, roughly 25 to 70 mph, the wheel resists turning, then suddenly releases, causing drivers to over-correct and swerve.
- The steering wheel sticks near center position and needs to be forced back, especially noticeable after the vehicle has warmed up.
- Some owners report the problem is intermittent, going away after dealer visits or software updates but returning within days.
- Several drivers describe the sensation as the steering losing fluid response or feeling like it lost power assist at higher speeds.
When 2017 Kia Sorento steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 1, 2018, latest Aug 29, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2017 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is steering a common complaint on the 2017 Kia Sorento?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 97 steering complaints for the 2017 Sorento, which is 12% of all 804 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Sorento model years listed.
- Is there a recall for 2017 Kia Sorento steering problems?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this issue.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually start on the 2017 Sorento?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 30,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 Sorento steering issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data provided here lists 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these steering complaints.
- How does the 2017 Sorento compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2017 model's 12% share is higher than 2016 (6%), 2018 (10%), and every other listed year, making it the year with the largest reported steering issue share.