Kia K5 steering problems
29 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
485 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
31,539 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 78 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
29 of 485 complaints match this topic (6.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11440906 · 2021-11-18 (November 18, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 5-10 MPH and making a turn on a road with no lanes, the steering wheel inadvertently started shuddering and became rigid, causing the contact's daughter to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a construction dumpster. An unknown warning message illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Then, the vehicle was …
Owner-reported narrative. 11,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11440906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11490627 · 2022-10-24 (October 24, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel failed to turn in either direction. Additionally, during the failure several unknown warning lights were displayed. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the failure self-corrected on several occasions. Recently, the failure failed to self-correct and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. While the vehicle was at the dealer, the mechanic experienced the failure but was unable to determine…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11490627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11510534 · 2023-03-07 (March 7, 2023)
BRAND NEW VEHICLE PURCHUSED OFF SHOW ROOM FLOOR WITH 4 MILES ON IT. 3 MONTHS AFTER OWNERSHIP, WHEN PUSH TO START THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, UNABLE TO DRIVE AND A SYSTEMS CHECK WILL DISPLAY ON THE DASH. IT DOES NOT STOP, UNTIL YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES, WITH NO SET AMOUNT OF TIMES UNTIL THE CAR IS DRIVABLE AGAIN. THE CAR HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO KIA SEVERAL TIMES FOR SERVICE, BUT THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE A REASON. A LEMON LAW WAS FILED AND COMPLETED IN 2022. THE CAR SINCE THEN HAS CONTINUED TO HAVE THE STE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11510534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11518050 · 2023-04-20 (April 20, 2023)
The contact owns a 2021 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Lane Assist feature would illuminate without other vehicles nearby. The contact also stated that the vehicle would independently switch lanes independently; causing the contact to forcefully adjust the steering wheel into the desired lane to prevent a potential crash. The contact manually disabled the features; however, the features independently reactivated. In addition, the defroster failed to operate as needed which obstructed her vision due to fog o…
Owner-reported narrative. 17,951 miles reported. Look up ODI 11518050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11602951 · 2024-07-17 (July 17, 2024)
Rotors warp after only a few months. I’ve replaced them multiple times since I got my vehicle 2 1/2yrs ago. Steering wheel will shake really bad while braking and that’s how I know I need new rotors again. Many people with this year/make/model have had the same issue. It’s definitely a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11602951 at NHTSA ↗