| Issue ID | 1721141 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11390686 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 04/12/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving or in park steering makes loud clicking noise if turned left or right. This happens at all speeds and in all driving conditions. It is steadily getting louder and worse. The noise is coming from the steering column area. Steering does not feel stable. There is a 2014 kia soul recall that seems to be for same problem. This recall should be expanded to cover the 2013 models |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74876 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UMATILLA, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A64D7XXXXXX |
| 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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