| Issue ID | 1651061 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11317399 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 11/12/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I took my 2015 kia soul to miami lakes kia twice in december 2019, to check a clicking noise when turning both left and right, more consistently when turning right. I'm not sure but i have an inkling that this noise may be related to a problem with the steering column, cv joints or the axle. When i picked up my car the 1st time, as i made a right turn, i heard the same clicking noise. I called service and let them know that i still heard the noise. I returned my car a week later and took a test ride with two technicians, one technician informed me that the |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33950 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A26F7XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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