Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V608000

Steering

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-09-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V608000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
342,381
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-29
Owners notified
2017-11-16

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

Safety risk

If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Kia Soul2016 2015 2014
Kia Soul EV2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.