Kicks multifunction steering wheel failure

That does sound frustrating. When you say 'no longer possible,' do you mean none of the steering wheel controls work – volume, cruise control, phone, etc.? Or is it just one or two functions? Also, have you checked the fuses? It's a simple thing, but often overlooked. A faulty fuse could definitely cause intermittent connectivity problems.

Thanks for the quick reply! Yeah, none of the controls are working. The entire multifunction steering wheel is unresponsive. I haven't checked the fuses yet; I'm not very experienced with car maintenance. Could you tell me which fuse I should be looking for? Also, could a defective sensor cause this, too?

Given that all functions are non-operational, and you're not comfortable checking the fuses yourself, I would strongly suggest taking your Kicks to a reputable workshop. It does sound like it could be a defective cable connection within the steering wheel, as these Kicks can sometimes have that issue. Replacing it shouldn't be too expensive, I think. Without proper diagnostic tools, you might end up chasing shadows.

Thanks again for the advice. I took the car to the workshop today, and it turned out that the cable connection in the steering wheel was indeed defective, just as you suspected. The repair cost me 95€, which I think is reasonable. Everything is working perfectly again now.