2014 KIA Soul Steering Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 KIA Soul, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 36,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “control steering” (11% of reports).
- 55steering complaints
- 36,000median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control steering: mentioned in 6 of 55 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 43 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 6 an injury.
KIA Soul steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Soul | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Soul | 8 | 15% | 8,700 |
| 2022 Soul | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Soul | 9 | 4% | 4,815 |
| 2020 Soul | 16 | 4% | 4,000 |
| 2019 Soul | 5 | 4% | 77,500 |
| 2018 Soul | 5 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2017 Soul | 10 | 4% | 29,262 |
| 2016 Soul | 30 | 4% | 53,500 |
| 2015 Soul | 44 | 5% | 34,750 |
| 2014 Soul | 55 | 6% | 36,000 |
| 2013 Soul | 152 | 23% | 70,000 |
| 2012 Soul | 166 | 32% | 68,500 |
| 2011 Soul | 4 | 2% | 8,200 |
| 2010 Soul | 12 | 9% | 4,050 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V096000 (AIR BAGS), 15V123000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 17V608000 (STEERING), and 19V120000 (ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to…
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17V608000 (STEERING), 22V096000 (AIR BAGS) and 19V120000 (ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the dealer and manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The…
i received notice in the mail that there are recalls on my car prior to receiving the notice i had recently got an oil change and i was informed that there is a little leaking and in recall number 20V750 the car can possible catch on fire so i waited for my appointment with the dealer it was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 KIA Souls have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 KIA Soul (6% of the 902 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Soul steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 36,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 KIA Soul?
The most frequent phrase is “control steering”, in 6 of 55 complaints.
Other 2014 KIA Soul problems
See all 2014 KIA Soul problems or steering problems across all Soul years.