2017 Kia Sorento: Car wanders at highway speeds
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Sorento report: car wanders at highway speeds. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 8,700 miles.
NHTSA has 97 owner complaints for the 2017 Sorento in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760571 (filed 08/29/2026): “Vehicle steers with more resistance to the left but very loose and easy to the right. dealership diagnosed that a new steering column is required. kia also issued a new vehicle limited warranty extension on the motor driven power steering. i believe the warran…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759172 (filed 08/24/2026): “I am writing to file a formal complaint against kia america, inc. regarding the mishandling of a warranty repair dispute for my 2017 kia sorento (vin [xxx]). this complaint documents a pattern of misinformation, unreturned communications, and unprofessional co…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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