needs moving, posted in the wrong generation

 

Has anyone had this occur?
Thanks for any interaction...

Me no, others yes. search the forum as I don't remember the particulars. something about the coupling and a TSB

 

Hi SillyBoy, I wouldn't worry too much as it's under warranty. Take it back to them to solve (and let us know how it goes).

It may be a Recall (but you should have received something in the mail about that). If you take the car in for dealer service, any TSB's should have been performed. You can check on the NHTSA site for RECALLS & COMMUNICATIONS from KIA on your 2017. It's also good reading. A quick check shows NO recalls on the 2017 and 5 TSB's, but none related to steering.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/KIA/SOUL/SUV/FWD

Like manfreity said, there was a steering coupling issue (pinion gear) and glue related failures, but not sure if it affected your MY. I could also imagine clicking from the clockspring behind the horn button. Try putting your ear close to that area and see if it comes from there.

All the best!

 

Kia or Hyundai Steering Wheel Noise/Clunk

 

Yes on my 2013 base soul. My mechanic told me it was the bearings on the strut, which I changed but it still does the clicking iirc.

 

In the first generation (i.e. 2012/2013) there was sort of recall on the steering coupler. That no matter what time of the warranty you are in (new, extended, done) it will be covered to fix if that is what it is. They even refunded people who paid to have it fixed (I got my check last week!)
It's called the MDPS coupler