| Issue ID | 1468488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11096882 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/12/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There was a clicking noise coming from the steering column everytime it moved even a fraction of an inch. As i was driving to work one morning, the steering wheel locked up on me while i was changing lanes. It was only for 5-10 seconds but it scared me. It was a dangerous situation. There is a recall on this make model and year for the exact same issue. My car missed it by a few days, literally. Several certified techs, including the kia dealership techs all confirmed that it was similar to the recall with steering column issues. The dealership fixed it but i had to pay for it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKELAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A59D7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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