| Issue ID | 1374629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10981544 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/04/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. The contact stated that the steering column made an abnormal noise and was not operable. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column and gear needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The vin was not provided. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLAKELY, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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