Kia Soul Recall R/2014/093: Steering Rack May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2014
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- 141032
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Soul vehicles built between 10 December 2013 and 21 December 2013. Noise emanating from steering gearbox when turning steering wheel. The dealer will replace the steering gear box pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly with new ones. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Noise emanating from steering gearbox when turning steering wheel. This can cause premature wear eventually leading to failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING RACK MAY FAIL Defect: Noise emanating from steering gearbox when turning steering wheel. This can cause premature wear eventually leading to failure Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the steering gear box pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly with new ones
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause premature wear eventually leading to failure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering gear box pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly with new ones.
Are You Affected?
Soul built between 10 December 2013 and 21 December 2013 may be included. Kia estimates 20 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 141032 or the DVSA reference R/2014/093. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoulIn the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected | Urgent | R/2022/083 | |
| SoulDamage can occur in the air bag control unit | Urgent | R/2022/082 | |
| SoulLoss of directional control | Urgent | R/2016/100 | |
| Soul, SportageDrivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision | Urgent | R/2014/036 | |
| Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/055 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2014/036 on 8 May 2014, for drivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision. The one launched after it was R/2016/100 on 20 Jun 2016, for loss of directional control. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/093, launched 22 August 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.