KIA 2014 KIA SOUL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 KIA SOUL
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2014 KIA SOUL vehicles due to steering issues. If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026