2014 Kia Soul steering problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Kia Soul — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 27, 2025
“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…”
filed Mar 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assemblyCampaign 17V608000 · Sep 29, 2017
Steering problems in other Soul years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Soul | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Soul | 8 | 17% |
| 2022 Soul | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Soul | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 Soul | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 Soul | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 Soul | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Soul | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 Soul | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 Soul | 44 | 5% |
| 2013 Soul | 150 | 23% |
| 2012 Soul | 166 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Soul
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.