Kia is recalling nearly 52,000 Soul small SUVs to fix a problem that can cause steering failure.
The recall covers vehicles from the 2014 model year built from July 21, 2013, through Jan. 17, 2014.
The Korean automaker says a plug that secures a pinion gear to the steering assembly can loosen and cause the gear to separate. That can cause a driver to lose steering and increase the risk of a crash.
Kia says in documents filed with U.S. safety regulators that it has three warranty claims and no reports of crashes or injuries due to the problem.