Issue ID | 1718938 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11389058 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 20/01/21 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While the vehicle is in motion a red warning light appears in the shape of a steering wheel and the steering becomes very stiff. This happens intermittently after putting it to gear and driving forward or backing out and it has also happened while highway driving. Luckily these incidents have happened while driving straight and occurs for a short duration. It is concerning from a safety standpoint. I brought it in to a kia dealership and it has something to do with the electronics in the steering column. They have no recall listed and it is very expensive to replace outside the 50k basic mileage warranty which ours is since we tend to put a lot of highway miles on our vehicle. It isn't too much over though and we take very good care of it. I would find it very hard to believe it that is caused from wear and tear but more likely to be a manufacturer defect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEBRING, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XYPK4A55HGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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