2013 Kia Sorento steering problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Kia Sorento — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Oct 29, 2023
“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…”
filed Feb 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 Sorento | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Sorento | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 Sorento | 10 | 5% |
| 2021 Sorento | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Sorento | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 Sorento | 26 | 10% |
| 2017 Sorento | 95 | 12% |
| 2016 Sorento | 80 | 6% |
| 2015 Sorento | 33 | 4% |
| 2014 Sorento | 35 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.