| Issue ID | 1499259 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130664 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/03/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. The contact stated that the steering column made an abnormal sound and the steering wheel was completely loose and unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (boniface hiers kia, 880 s apollo blvd, melbourne, fl 32901, (321) 951-9595) where the failure was acknowledged; however, they stated that there was no recall on the 2013 model. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM BAY, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A53D7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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