| Issue ID | 1564353 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11207626 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 04/04/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering wheel has started to make a clicking nose when the steering wheel is turned left or right. The nose happens when the car is both stationary and when moving. There are several other complaints like this by others on the internet. 2014-2016 models of the same make and model have actually already been recalled for a strong problem with the"pinion wheel", although the problem with the 2012 models may be with the"steering coupler". Doesn't seem safe and i'm not the only one experiencing this problem upon further research. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDINBURG, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A56C7XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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