How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 151 steering complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 23% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Kia Soul?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2013 Kia Soul.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul is 70,000 miles.

Did steering problems on the 2013 Kia Soul cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this steering issue lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 151 complaints filed.

How does the 2013 Kia Soul compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2013 Soul's 151 steering complaints (23% share) is close to the 2012 model year's 166 complaints (32% share), the two highest years in this dataset, while later years like 2017-2024 show far fewer complaints.

2013 Kia Soul Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 151 of 662 total complaints filed for the 2013 Kia Soul, or 23% of all issues that year. Owners typically reported problems around a median 70,000 miles, most commonly sudden loss of power steering assist or clunking noise in the steering column. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 151; 23% of 662
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Power steering assist cuts out suddenly at various speeds, sometimes accompanied by a steering assist warning light and vehicle veering left or right.
Owners describe an abnormal clunking or clicking noise from the steering column, often when turning or making full revolutions at low speed.
Some report the steering wheel developing excess play or feeling loose, tracing the cause to a loose coupling between the steering shaft and steering gear/rack.
Others describe the power steering gear locking up randomly with a clucking sound, making the car difficult to control.
Steering can become abnormally hard or stiff during a turn, sometimes paired with stability/traction control warning lights.

When 2013 Kia Soul steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2013, latest Sep 11, 2026.

151 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (14).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Soul model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201012 (9%)
20114 (2%)
2012166 (32%)
2013151 (23%)
201455 (6%)
201544 (5%)
201630 (4%)
201710 (4%)
20185 (2%)
20195 (4%)
202016 (4%)
20219 (4%)
20222 (2%)
20238 (16%)
20241 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 151 steering complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 23% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Kia Soul?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2013 Kia Soul.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul is 70,000 miles.
Did steering problems on the 2013 Kia Soul cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this steering issue lists 1 crash and 1 injury among the 151 complaints filed.
How does the 2013 Kia Soul compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2013 Soul's 151 steering complaints (23% share) is close to the 2012 model year's 166 complaints (32% share), the two highest years in this dataset, while later years like 2017-2024 show far fewer complaints.