10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

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2022 Kia K5 steering problems

steering problem

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2022 Kia K5 Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 132024

K5

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2022 Kia K5 GT Line steering wheel is getting stuck when driving over 20mph. It is hard to keep the wheel in a straight line when driving. The steering wheel becomes sticky and will veer to another lane. You have to apply pressure to bring the car back to center which is a safety hazard because when the wheel loosen up you unknowingly be in another lane. While driving, my wheel became extremely stiff and I close to hitting a vehicle in another lane because I had no control of the wheel. Kia dealerships are refusing to service my K5 without giving any reason. It is a scary situation when you can not control the car due to this stuck steering even when all assisted driving and lane assist features are turned off. This issue began in September and I have not been able to remediate the problem. Kia dealerships are not helping. I have taken my car to independent mechanics and they are not able to determine the cause of this issue. When driving at higher speeds like 60mph and over you have to continually add pressure to keep the car in a straight line. I have had front and rear end alignments and full inspections but have no found a solution to this problem.

- Will Provide Upon Request , TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 062024

K5

  • 35,000 miles
The contact-??s daughter owns a 2022 Kia K5. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ravine. No warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained arm injuries due to the air bag deployment. No medical attention was received as of yet. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

- Auburn, AL, USA

problem #3

Nov 012022

K5

  • miles
Randomly, the cars engine rev is really low, it-??ll go up down up down over and over and over and then shut off, sometimes while in motion. Other times, when you-??re finished driving and you shift into park the engine will shut off the moment you hit park. My safety is at risk due to the fact that when I was in motion and it did that it could-??ve caused an accident. The dealer claims they are unable to re-create the issue, even though I am video recording proof. Many warning messages appear on my dashboard when this happens, but they all go away. Once you turn the car fully off and back on.

- Rockford, MI, USA

problem #2

Dec 172022

K5

  • miles
While breaking the steering wheel cut hard right, went to brake even more and the steering locked up and was unable to move properly. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" Steering How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It sent me into a guard rail, sprained my wrist due to the air bag Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? N/a Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Insurance Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No warning lights. Car was repaired previously and made multiple complaints about the tightness of the steering to the repair shop and the dealership

- Slatington, PA, USA

problem #1

May 122022

K5

  • miles
While driving this vehicle on local streets, I have noticed that when I am on terrain such as an incline going up, with a curve at the ridge, the vehicle's steering becomes hard to control. It stops as suddenly as it starts (going up and around on this certain local incline. I have not reported this to the Dealer yet. The vehicle has not been inspected since I purchased it. No warning lamps, messages etc. occurred prior to it's happening.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

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