Kia K4 steering problems
13 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,050 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
13 of 53 complaints match this topic (24.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11645914 · 2025-03-03 (March 3, 2025)
The contact owned a 2025 Kia K4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the left unintendedly. The contact stated that upon disengaging the Lane Keep Assist, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to Discount Tire, where the tire pressure was adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while exiting the expressway and driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left unintendedly, causing …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11645914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11684275 · 2025-09-01 (September 1, 2025)
The airbags failed to go off. I think the vehicle is still available it was towed to Carroll's in Winslow Maine. By the airbags not going off it made the risk of injury much greater. Also lost control of the steering all together. Tried to swerve to miss an animal and the steering assist took over. Yes we have a police report stating that the airbags didn't go off. I am sure budget had their people go look at the car. No warning lights present.
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Owner report 11689961 · 2025-09-26 (September 26, 2025)
While driving on the freeway in the left lane on a two-lane highway, the lane departure and steer ahead feature incorrectly adjusted steering and pulled vehicle into the right lane. Is incorrect adjustment due to lane departure has happened numerous times. Each time this occurred I was not using copilot features. The lane departure cannot be turned off.
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Owner report 11698275 · 2025-11-07 (November 7, 2025)
Every time I drive my car randomly something sounds like a big pebble hits my windshield. My car is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk cause it scares me(makes me jerk). This can cause me to accidently jerk my steering wheel and cause me to leave my lane & possible hit another vehicle. I have an appointment with the dealership repair center on Nov 9, 2025. I can get it inspected by possibly the police or my insurance agency. There are no warning lamps or messages prior to the sound of a rock hitting my windshield. …
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Owner report 11707033 · 2025-12-25 (December 25, 2025)
I am reporting ongoing safety issues with my Kia K4 LXS involving driver assistance systems and steering control. While driving in heavy rain with reduced visibility, the vehicle disabled multiple sensors and displayed a “camera obscured” message along with inattentive driving warnings, despite both of my hands being on the steering wheel and my full attention on the road. The loss of driver assistance features during hazardous weather conditions created a distracting and dangerous situation. This issue occurs frequently. I regularly receive …
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