Large Recall NHTSA · 17V608000 Reported September 29, 2017

Steering gear may separate

Q: What is recall 17V608000?

NHTSA recall 17V608000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on September 29, 2017. It addresses: Steering gear may separate. The recall affects approximately 342,381 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 342,381 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V608000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC155

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

342,381

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 29, 2017

Completion Rate

66.16

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V608000 or campaign SC155.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V608000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V608000?

NHTSA recall 17V608000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on September 29, 2017. It addresses: Steering gear may separate. The recall affects approximately 342,381 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V608000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC155. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.