NHTSA Complaint #11713559 — 2017 KIA NIRO

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11713559
Vehicle	2017 KIA NIRO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 26, 2026
Date Filed	January 27, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Power sterring went out - MDPS. Car has less than 50,000 miles. This is apparently happening to many of this model & a recall was done on a very small number of vehicles for the same issue. The recall should be expanded. This is very unsafe.

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