Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia Soul has 148 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
148
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | STEERING | There is a distinct click when the steering wheel is center (car going straight). there is a click ... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | STEERING | I have noticed an audible “clunk” in the steering mechanism for a few weeks. I had the rack-and-pin... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel vibration violently . Is on Kia safety recall. Has 15 year warranty Started slowly a... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | STEERING | There is a loud clicking in the steering wheel and the car is all over the place while driving. I wa... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel has a knocking in it. KIA has issued TSB CHA074 for the problem, the deterioratio... |
| May 20, 2025 | STEERING | It is making a noise when turning steering wheel to one side and it has play and clinking noise in s... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel making a loud CLUNK sound. Possibly the steering wheel coupler. Concerned that steer... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | STEERING | steering not tight, car shakes around 70 mph |
| Jan 9, 2025 | STEERING | My steering column will make a clicking sound, and the steering wheel and column will vibrate excess... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | STEERING | Steering wheel is making a knocking sound when I turn left or right. |
| Nov 21, 2024 | STEERING | Broken coupler. They want 2800 dollars to fix. |
| Nov 20, 2024 | STEERING | Feel no control of steering Clicking sound when turning steering wheel Tight/ hard to steer wheel…do... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | STEERING | MDPS coupler worn and causing steering wheel instability and noise when driving over 60 mph. There w... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX], we were driving on [XXX] from Wisconsin into Minnesota to park at MSP airport. Near the st... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | STEERING | Steering coupler. Recalled for 2014 up but not covered for 2013 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | STEERING | The steering wheel is making a noise and is having a caution sign with the steering wheel on it |
| Jun 13, 2024 | STEERING | Steering wheel shakes violently when going over 75MPH and is extremely shaky on side streets as well... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle shook violently while driving ... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | STEERING | No warning indicators but my steering couple has worn and my steering now has play. Many forums says... |