Problems with 2012 Kia Soul STEERING

Clunking noise in steering column. failure of steering coupling

2012 kia soul now making a clunking, clicking or popping noise when turning the steering wheel right or left with slight play in the wheel. upon researching online what it could be i have discovered complaints all over the web of the same issue. people being told by mechanics if not fixed it may cause accidents due to steering failure, but that kia refuses to correct the problem or recall these vehicles despite being aware of the issue for years now.

When stationary or in motion my daughter's 2012 kia soul makes a clicking noise coming from what feels like in the steering wheel. after looking into this deeper it is the rubber coupler at the electric steering assist. there are recalls for other years and models so both kia and hyundai both know of the problem but will not repair all vehicles. i hear it's an $8 part and $400 for labor through the dealer. what a great income stream for them!!

Steering wheel makes a loud popping noise it is getting worse by the day. the lights flicker when turned on inside and outside the vehicle.

I took in because steering to right, there is a clucking noise coming from steering wheel, my mechanic checked on found nothing stated was a dealer recall but there is one for kia 2012 soul however many complaints about it. there is a recall on other vehicles.

Clicking sound heard when turning steering wheel whether i'm driving or sitting still.

The steering wheel is shaking and making a loud noise when driving.

My 2012 kia soul steering started to make a clunking sound. the steering wheel also felt loose . the vehicle has 81,465 miles on it. i first noticed it yesterday. i brought the soul to my local dealership the next day. the steering coupling had failed (fp# 56315-2k000fff). cost of the repair was $432.60 after the kia dealership applied a 15% costco discount. the part is only $7 but it's the labor that increases the cost of the repair. many other people have reported the same problem to nhtsa. another kia vehicle (i believe the optima) uses the same coupler and that vehicle has a recall notice. the 2012 soul uses the same coupler as the recalled vehicle but does not have a recall issued. any 2012 soul that uses this coupling should be recalled. loss of steering could happen if this coupling fails completely. the coupling that failed in my 2012 soul felt soft and could be easily be squeezed. the new coupling that replaced it felt much harder. apparently, the new coupling is ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. while driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to turn, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the steering column. the contact had to force the steering wheel in order to complete the turn. the contact also stated that the failure began approximately one month ago and occurred even when the vehicle was not being driven. the failure worsened and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were not able to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was driven to bill bryant kia (9039 us-441, leesburg, fl 34788), but the contact was told to leave since she did not have an appointment. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

The steering wheel has started to make a clicking nose when the steering wheel is turned left or right. the nose happens when the car is both stationary and when moving. there are several other complaints like this by others on the internet. 2014-2016 models of the same make and model have actually already been recalled for a strong problem with the"pinion wheel", although the problem with the 2012 models may be with the"steering coupler". doesn't seem safe and i'm not the only one experiencing this problem upon further research.

Steering wheel clicks and has give at low speeds (like while parking or taking corners slowely) and at high speeds (70mph +). taken to kia dealer, and coupler needs to be replaced. kia recalled later models with same parts and optimas with same parts, but not 2012 souls. it's the same part that was replaced for free in other models, but 2012 isn't covered.

When i turn my steering wheel, there is a clunking noise. research indicates that there is a well known issue with a disintegrated rubber bushing in the electric steering motor and there is a recall due to this safety issue. why is my car not covered?

When you turn the steering wheel it's making a clicking sound and every time you go over a bump it makes the steering wheel shake

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. while driving various speeds, there was a clicking noise coming from the steering column when the steering wheel was turned left or right. also, an unknown warning indicator illuminated. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred periodically. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. while driving approximately 2 mph, the steering wheel made a clunking sound. the vehicle was taken to aloha kia (94-169 farrington hwy, waiphau, hawaii 96819) where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.