Is the 2016 KIA Soul safe to drive?

The 2016 KIA Soul has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STEERING recall for the 2016 KIA Soul? (Campaign #17V608000)

The pinion plug in your Soul is a small part that keeps the steering gear connected. If it's not secure, it can come loose. If the steering gear comes loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could cause a serious crash. Your Kia dealer will check the pinion plug and make sure it's secure or replace the steering gear if needed – all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.

NHTSA Campaign 17V608000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING

What Happened

The pinion plug in your Soul is a small part that keeps the steering gear connected. If it's not secure, it can come loose.

Risk if Unfixed

If the steering gear comes loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could cause a serious crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Kia dealer will check the pinion plug and make sure it's secure or replace the steering gear if needed – all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V608000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 17V608000

What This Recall Means

STEERING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?