| Issue ID | 1246898 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10810975 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 17/12/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As two disabled persons who purchased our 2015 kia soul just four months ago, we want to know when the nhsta knew or first became aware of this problem to include when kia first became aware of this problem. Kia corporate headquarters did not or would not tell me. I would have never purchased this car used specifically for our disabilities. I did not buy a lemon, i bought a car that would last. Now our car will have second rate parts, i. E. Adding a bolt. I wanted a car that was built the way a car should be built with no problems nor dangers. We are saddened beyond belief that we wasted all of the monies on that car. A defect, is a defect . We purchased a defective product. Unknowingly. The consumer stated she was never informed there were possible steering issues with the vehicle. Updated 02/22/16. *jb updated 09/22/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WIMAUMA, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A2XF7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
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