| Issue ID | 1579936 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230185 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/12/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia soul. While operating the vehicle, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column when turning in either direction. While pulling into a parking space, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to lakeland regal kia (1025 bartow rd, lakeland, fl) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel flexible coupler was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,441. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98441 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| 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 |
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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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