Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the column (8 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the steering system covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 30,000 and 50,000 miles, from the 21 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“When driving down the road at any speed in a striaght line steering sticks requiring constant over correction. This is becoming a big problem at highway speeds as vehcile will jerk and on an icy road Im affaid I my lose control”

Filed Dec 6, 2023

“At 45mph or faster, when turning left.. the steering sticks briefly and the EPS (electric power steering) over-corrects it. Makes the steering wheel jump. So the driver has to perform constant corrections. I believe it’s very serious safety issue.”

Filed Nov 12, 2023

“Steering column resistance measure at 5.3 NM indication an internal issue of the column which needed to be replaced. Power Steering sticking and stiff while driving causing clear and present danger to driver passengers and possibly other property. Kia Dealer was apologetic that this was not covered by warranty or recall. However there were other reports of this issue in the KIA System.”

Filed Apr 24, 2023

“Sticky Steering It can be felt at any speed but especially on the highway when turning left. I can feel the steering sticks briefly then the wheel jumps. So I have to make constant unnecessary corrections.”

Filed Mar 31, 2023

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