Steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the column (9 reports) and the steering rack (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the steering system covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 20,486 and 44,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“continuous issues with "sticky" or "notchy" steering. Steering is not smooth and almost caused several accidents.”

Filed Dec 29, 2023

“Steering wheel sticking when driving. Kia replaced the steering column assy-steering and the gear and linkage assy. Steering is some better but still the sticking”

Filed Nov 17, 2023

“The steering is "Sticky" or feels like it gets stuck in a "Notch" while driving down the road. It is most noticeable at highway speeds and happens every trip to town. When the steering sticks is causes an overcorrection. This overcorrection is getting worse with time. I have yet to take it to the shop for inspection. No warning lamps or codes are currently present.”

Filed Jan 9, 2023

“I reported earlier that my steering became "sticky" at highway speeds. Now, the problem is occurring at lower speeds. Today it began at 35 mph. Was just driving down the country road from my house and the steering started to stick.”

Filed Apr 28, 2022

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