Kia Soul recall: Loss of directional control
- What's wrong
- An abnormal noise may occur at the steering gear box when moving the steering wheel to right or left due to pinion plug nut loosening. If the concern is not resolved the pinion could lose contact with the rack leading to a loss of steering.
- What to do
- Contact a Kia dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check steering shaft for up/down movement if there is no movement secure existing pinion plug with additional set screw. If…
What’s wrong
An abnormal noise may occur at the steering gear box when moving the steering wheel to right or left due to pinion plug nut loosening. If the concern is not resolved the pinion could lose contact with the rack leading to a loss of steering.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check steering shaft for up/down movement if there is no movement secure existing pinion plug with additional set screw. If movement is detected replace the pinion plug and cover.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul | 11 Dec 2013 | 30 Sep 2015 | 5,854 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 June 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.