NHTSA Complaint #11676103 — 2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11676103
Vehicle	2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 25, 2025
Date Filed	July 25, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Kia opted for Leather like material for the steering wheel cover. This material with only 14, 828 miles on the vehicle is starting to peel off causing a bad gripping scenario. The material is more like a vinyl instead of leather. I have brought the vehicle to the Dealer who is attempted a warranty submission but I believe they will maybe only replace it with the same material and it will do it again. In all my years of driving I have never seen a wheel cover peel like this material is doing. It has been slowly failing over time and not all at once.

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