Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Soul has 165 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
165
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | STEERING | I have a used kia soul 2012 which I bought 3 years ago. It's steering column has started making stra... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | STEERING,WHEELS | Steering makes a clicking noise and will pull either direction while driving straight. I took it to ... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | STEERING | Steering is slightly loose and thumps when turned to the right. |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING | I have self diagnosed the problem thus far. The issue is with a severe hesitation in the steering wh... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | In March 2023 I reported my keys stolen by a tow truck driver and in March 2025 I discovered my auto... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | STEERING | I am submitting this complaint regarding a known defect with the steering wheel coupler in my 2012 K... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA ID Nu... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving KIA 2012: It will suddenly quit running while driving. Loss of control of steering. L... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | STEERING | premature wear of the motor-driven power steering (MDPS) flexible coupling. This wear causes a "knoc... |
| Jan 15, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while reversing and parking the vehicle, t... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | STEERING | The attached MDPS Flexible Coupling warranty announcement identifies "noise when turning the steerin... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | STEERING | My Kia Soul started having play in the steering and sounding clunky when driving. I took it in today... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Despite being assured for years by KIA that my vehicle was not affected by this recall, I received a... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | STEERING | No warning but the steering is shaking a going out on turns. It almost didn't turn properly in onco... |
| Mar 31, 2024 | STEERING | Steering clicking, vibrations, |
| Nov 10, 2023 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The engines makes a weird chatter noise all the time |
| Sep 14, 2023 | STEERING | The steering wheel began to shake violently at highway speed and when making turns. When stopped, th... |
| Sep 2, 2023 | STEERING | This involves the MDPS steering wheel coupler. Spoke with Kia care center 12/20/23 Amy said notice w... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | STEERING | 2012 KIA SOUL - Steering Column makes horrible clicking / shaking noise when turning wheel. Car onl... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | STEERING | The steering flex coupler is worn down, making a loud clicking noise when the steering wheel is move... |