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SteeringPart report

2025 Kia K4 Steering Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
11%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2025 Kia K4, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I drive over 65 mph, I feel the car lose stability, and sometimes I feel those movements in the steering wheel. Also, it doesn't show the actual tire tread depth. In addition. And there is a burning smell.”

NHTSA complaint #11714428, filed 2026-01

“While driving my 2025 Kia K4, the steering system failed and became unresponsive. I was unable to steer the vehicle as intended. The exact cause of the steering failure is UNKNOWN at this time. The vehicle and steering components are available for inspection upon request. The loss of steering control put my safety and passengers riding at serious risk because I could not properly control the direction of the vehicle. Steering is essential for avoiding hazards, staying in the lane, and maintaining control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11729402, filed 2026-04

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707033, filed 2025-12

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11689961, filed 2025-09

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026538%
2025511%

Other parts of the 2025 Kia K4

Electrical system
14 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 Kia K4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology