2022 Kia Soul Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Kia Soul, 2% of the 95 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rodents chewed through the main wire harness on my vehicle on 2 separate occasions, both times in the same exact location. This recurring damage poses a serious safety risk and may be linked to soy-based wire coatings that attract rodents. The first incident required a $4,979.27 repair, covered by insurance; I paid a $500 deductible. The vehicle was diagnosed by Boonton Auto Body Shop. I recently discovered a second instance of rodent damage in the exact same location, which has not yet been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11661217, filed 2025-05“I bought my 2022 KIA Soul September 2021. in 2022, I brought my car to KIA in Clifton NJ because it shut down suddenly without warning while in drive, the battery, oil and engine lights came on. I would put my car in park, turn it off and on again for the car to start. by doing so, all the lights disappear and my car would drive like normal. KIA said the couldn't find the issue. I brought it back to KIA again in October of 2024 because my car did the very same thing as it did in 2022. Once again, KIA stated they couldn't find the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11647248, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11009080Oct 18, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include…
- 10250838Feb 22, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include…
- 10247554Dec 18, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include…
- 10247553Dec 12, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin provides information to install a…
- 10240742Aug 14, 2023CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly…
- 10233312Mar 20, 2023CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 15% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 | 44 | 5% |
| 2014 | 55 | 6% |
| 2013 | 154 | 23% |
| 2012 | 167 | 32% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 12 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Soul
54 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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