Kia recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Soul 2014–2016
- Kia Soul Ev 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V608000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 29, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 342,381
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 21, 2013 to Sep 30, 2015
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- SC155
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Engine and engine cooling Feb 17, 2025
- Kia recall: Air bags Dec 22, 2023
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Power train Jul 31, 2023
- Kia recall: Electrical system Apr 26, 2023
- Kia recall: Air bags Feb 18, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.