2013 Kia Sorento steering problems

Filed Oct 29, 2023 · Steering · KY

Steering jerks to left at highway speeds. Feels like motor driven power steering is causing this and leads to over Correctional at highway speeds. Also rear end noise when turning at slow speeds.

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · Engine, Steering · NJ

Engine keeps shutting off at 50 miles per hr no warning lights or engine codes, this keeps happening every two or 6 days. Mechanic replicated the issue but no engine codes were presented, so no solution. This vehicle is no save to drive. When vehicles shuts off you lose control of the steering wheel. And you can’t start the vehicle back up until you get to a full stop.

Filed May 1, 2022 · Engine, Steering · IL · fire · 1 injury

On 4/29/22 @ 215 pm whilst deselorating for an off ramp from I-57 in Mattoon IL to enter onto RTE 16. The car made a huge search and a loud knocking near could be heard from the engine compartment. The cabin began to have smoke enter from the air vents. No warning lights where illuminated on the driver's control panel. The noise stopped and the car resumed it regular forward motion. Yet large amounts of smoke could be seen coming from the rear of the car. A min or two later the car smoke got more intense and the cabin and all the drivers warning light illuminated. The car stalled and engine and steering and breaks failed to function. The car coasted to a bit and then had to be pushed off the the busy highway. A security guard from the hospital has seen the smoke coming from the car and when I opened the lock on the hood a huge cloud of smoke rose up he yelled for me to get out of the car as it was going to catch fire. I exited the car and stepped way back from it as he told me to do. He got the smoke to stop. And then looked at the cars engine compartment and said this smells very bad. He pulled the oil dip stick to check it and it smelled of gasoline. He said not to stay in the car but to await the tow truck on a lawn many feet away as he was worried it might catch fire again. The car was towed at my expence ($282.00) to a mechanic who looked at it an said we got very lucky had it not been for that officer the whole car would have caught fire. He stated the engine is seized up and needs a total long block replacement. Total cost to fix it about $5000.00 rough estimate.

Filed Nov 25, 2020 · Steering · 95,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento. The contact stated that the while driving the vehicle in the rain, the battery failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle loss power steering assist. The steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failures were not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Steering · 104,017 miles · MD

Vehicle was stationary after pulling into my garage, turned vehicle off - key would not come out of ignition, restarted car, backed up, pulled straight forward, made sure wheel was straight, placed in park, turned off ignition, key would not come out of ignition. Restarted car, backed up, pulled forward again and parked, finally able to remove key from ignition. Thankfully I was home and was able to remove key. This has happed many times on this vehicle, some of which I have reported already.

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Steering · 102,415 miles · MD

Parked vehicle in garage (flat surface), put in park, turned off vehicle; the ignition key would not turn back to the lock position, turned back on, straighted steering wheel, took out of park, put back in park, turned vehicle off, pulled back on steering wheel, pushed in brake and key wouldn't come out. Attempted this a 3rd time but backed up & then forward and finally able to remove key. Has happened many other times.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 116,400 miles · AK

We experienced literally everything described on the last letter for the recall on our 2013 kia sorento's ecu, including the vehicle shutting off in the middle of active intersections, highway, and normal driving operation(s). My wife and I own a vehicle (2013 kia sorento), that is the subject of your "voluntary service campaign to update the engine control unit (ecu)". After the ecu unit was replaced we received the attached letter from kia that states he has a warranty on the engine for as long as we own the vehicle. Despite this letter, we've been told by kia USA corporate and lithia kia of anchorage that our vehicle is no longer covered by a warranty due to mileage. I expect someone in a higher level management to explain, asformerly requested. As of december 23, 2019, we had our vehicle towed to lithia kia of anchorage to attempt to have the vehicle diagnosed, and communicate with kia USA. Kia has decided to stop communicating with us and will not share any information with our law firm, per their own guidance. We are hoping this will complete this tedious method of vehicle repair(s). Kia needs to explain to us why it will not honor the warranty as stated in the letter. I am a retired disabled veteran and can be reached at any hour. Per my law firm's instruction(s), we have contacted and filed a claim through the state of alaska attorney general's office as well.

Filed May 20, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 66,000 miles · ME

I was driving down rt 121 at about 45/50 miles per hour, on a straight section of road, when the automobile just died. I managed to coast into a safe area. The power steering and brakes were not working. Attempted to get a battery boost and the tow truck operator said it sounded like it was turning over dry but would not start. Then the car was towed to mechanic falls garage.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Steering · 65,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 kia sorento. While driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to turn right, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle drove off the road and crashed into a tree. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 115,000 miles · OH

As I was trying to park I put the car in reverse and apply the break and put it down into drive as I dropped it to drive I heard a loud bang. Once the bang happen the front left driver's tire seized up car started accelerated but we're not going anywhere the right tire facing forward the left tire facing 45 to the west. After further examination it looks like the axle had been ripped ripped from the transmission as there was noticeably transmission fluid on the axle