| Issue ID | 931621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10467482 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 22/12/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2012 kia soul. Consumer states power steering failure *tgw the consumer stated the first time the power steering failed, the dealer was able to find an error code of 300 electrical and they replaced the steering motor. On jan 13, 2012 as the consumer was pulling out of his driveway, he discovered the power steering failed again. He stopped, turned off the ignition and waited five seconds and then turned it back on. It appeared to work fine after that. On jan. 201, 12, as the consumer was exiting a parking lot, the power steering failed again. He stopped, turned off the ignition and waited 10 seconds and then turned it back on again. It appeared to work fine afterwards . |
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| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | YPSILANTI, MI |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A58C7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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