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2012 Kia Soul Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Kia Soul has 165 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Kia Soul

Engine
171
Steering
165
Brakes
38
Other
31
Electrical
23
Powertrain
18
Airbags
13
Structure
11
Speed Control
7
Lights
7
Suspension
5
Latches & Locks
5
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
3

165

Complaints

0

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 22, 2026STEERINGI have a used kia soul 2012 which I bought 3 years ago. It's steering column has started making stra...
Nov 3, 2025STEERING,WHEELSSteering makes a clicking noise and will pull either direction while driving straight. I took it to ...
Nov 1, 2025STEERINGSteering is slightly loose and thumps when turned to the right.
Oct 22, 2025STEERINGI have self diagnosed the problem thus far. The issue is with a severe hesitation in the steering wh...
Aug 27, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAINIn March 2023 I reported my keys stolen by a tow truck driver and in March 2025 I discovered my auto...
Jul 1, 2025STEERINGI am submitting this complaint regarding a known defect with the steering wheel coupler in my 2012 K...
Apr 29, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA ID Nu...
Apr 20, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile driving KIA 2012: It will suddenly quit running while driving. Loss of control of steering. L...
Mar 1, 2025STEERINGpremature wear of the motor-driven power steering (MDPS) flexible coupling. This wear causes a "knoc...
Jan 15, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while reversing and parking the vehicle, t...
Sep 11, 2024STEERINGThe attached MDPS Flexible Coupling warranty announcement identifies "noise when turning the steerin...
Apr 10, 2024STEERINGMy Kia Soul started having play in the steering and sounding clunky when driving. I took it in today...
Apr 3, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEDespite being assured for years by KIA that my vehicle was not affected by this recall, I received a...
Apr 1, 2024STEERINGNo warning but the steering is shaking a going out on turns. It almost didn't turn properly in onco...
Mar 31, 2024STEERINGSteering clicking, vibrations,
Nov 10, 2023STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe engines makes a weird chatter noise all the time
Sep 14, 2023STEERINGThe steering wheel began to shake violently at highway speed and when making turns. When stopped, th...
Sep 2, 2023STEERINGThis involves the MDPS steering wheel coupler. Spoke with Kia care center 12/20/23 Amy said notice w...
Aug 25, 2023STEERING2012 KIA SOUL - Steering Column makes horrible clicking / shaking noise when turning wheel. Car onl...
Aug 1, 2023STEERINGThe steering flex coupler is worn down, making a loud clicking noise when the steering wheel is move...

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