Vehicle recall R/2016/100

Kia Soul recall: Loss of directional control

DVSA recall R/2016/100 names the Kia Soul. It was launched 20 June 2016. It covers vehicles built 11 December 2013 to 30 September 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/100
Launched: 20 June 2016
Issued by: KIA
Manufacturer reference: 151103
Vehicles: 5,854 across the lines below

What can go wrong

An abnormal noise may occur at the steering gear box when moving the steering wheel to right or left due to pinion plug nut loosening. If the concern is not resolved the pinion could lose contact with the rack leading to a loss of steering.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check steering shaft for up/down movement if there is no movement secure existing pinion plug with additional set screw. If movement is detected replace the pinion plug and cover.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Kia Soul	11 December 2013 to 30 September 2015	5,854

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/093 Steering rack may fail 22 August 2014, Kia Soul
R/2014/036 Drivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision 8 May 2014, Kia Sportage, Kia Soul
R/2013/055 Brake lights may malfunction 1 June 2013, Kia Sportage, Kia Sedona, Kia Optima and others
R/2020/253 Vehicle may roll away if the electronic parking brake is not applied when switching off the vehicle in park. 29 September 2020, Kia Soul
R/2020/374 The vehicle's integrated electronic brake motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection of an abnormal sensor signal 11 January 2021, Kia Soul
R/2022/083 In the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected 11 April 2022, Kia Soul

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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