| Issue ID | 1600063 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254782 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 10/07/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2012 kia soul is making a clunking noise from the steering column at low speeds and when above 70mph when turned slightly left or right. It appears to be the flex coupler in the power steering. This started a few weeks back. Kia has recalled newer models that use the same part but will not take ownership for 2012 models. This is on kia. God forbid if my daughter is injured in accident due to the negligence of kia! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRAZORIA, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A61C7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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