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2012 KIA SOUL Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1536671
Internal NHTSA #	11176067
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SOUL
Model Year	2012
File date	01/12/18
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Kia flexible steering coupler 56315-2k000fff completely failed 12/2018. Same complaint as hundreds of other owners of 2012 kia souls. Plastic steering coupler completely falls apart cause extremely dangerous play and bad banging while turning in either direction. Going over road holes, speed bumps and even road reflectors cause the steering wheel to pull in either direction as well as drifting issues. Defective part will eventually cause breakdown of electric power steering unit. Kia dealership in lake wales, fl quoted $450 to replace the $10 star shaped coupler stating the costs are mainly in labor. These repair costs should not be the responsibility of the owner. The part should not be considered normal wear and tear. It is a poor design on the part of kia. The 2012 soul should be included along with the 2014-2016 recalls currently in effect for the exact issue. I also own a 2015 soul and have received my recall notice for the coupler repair. (we also own a 2017 sportage) why are the 2012 owners being left out and disregarded? The part is the same, the labor is the same and the potential danger and further damage is the same. Kia should step up to the plate and do the right thing before a class action lawsuit is filed and cost them a substantial amount more. Kia's lack of customer care, concern and commitment to the 2012 owners is disrespectful and shameful. I truly and sincerely hope kia will take notice of our complaints and plea and help us.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WINTER HAVEN, FL
VIN pattern	KNDJT2A66C7XXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA SOUL Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SOUL Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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