NHTSA Complaint #11589057 — 2017 KIA SORENTO

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11589057
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 15, 2024
Date Filed	May 16, 2024
Mileage	132,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel momentarily became stuck while turning or attempting to switch lanes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 132,000.

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