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The short version
- The 2012 Kia Soul wheel bearing rear hub is 512434, covering 2011-2013 and the ABS-equipped 2010.
- A 2010 without ABS takes a different rear hub, 512435, the only year that splits.
- The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold; match the old part or run the VIN.
- 2011 through 2013 use one rear number with no ABS split.
Four model years, 2010 through 2013, share one rear number for three of them and a split in the first. The 2012 Kia Soul wheel bearing rear hub is 512434, the same number that covers a 2010 with ABS. Only a 2010 without ABS breaks from that pattern.
One split year, one steady front gap
Moog lists 512434 for the rear hub on 2011-2013 Souls and on a 2010 with 4 wheel ABS.
A 2010 without ABS takes a different hub, 512435. The front has no documented number for this generation; match the old part or run the VIN.
Soul wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2013 | Rear hub | 512434 check price |
| 2010 | Rear hub, with 4 wheel ABS | 512434 check price |
| 2010 | Rear hub, without ABS | 512435 check price |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2010-2013 Kia Soul: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Other years live on the main Soul wheel bearing page.
Only the first year, 2010, splits on ABS. A 2010 without ABS takes 512435, a different hub than every other year in this generation.
Check the ABS answer before ordering on a 2010. The front stays undocumented across the whole run; match the old part or run the VIN.
Year by year
2010 is the split year: 512434 with 4 wheel ABS, 512435 without. 2011 through 2013 settle the 2012 Kia Soul wheel bearing question on one number, 512434, regardless of ABS.
The front stays a gap the entire run on the 2012 Kia Soul wheel bearing chart. Match the old part or run the VIN rather than guessing.
This Soul and the redesign that follows
This first generation Soul runs 2010 through 2013 before the redesign that starts the 2014-2019 Soul wheel bearing page. The two generations do not share part numbers.
Front listings stay absent on both pages, so old-part matching carries over as the standard approach regardless of which Soul is on the lift.
Diagnosing a Soul wheel bearing
- Listen for the pattern. A worn wheel bearing hums or growls, and the pitch tracks with road speed, not engine RPM. See wheel bearing noise on turns for what changes in a corner.
- Rule out the tires first. Cupped or unevenly worn tires can mimic a bearing hum. Compare against tire noise versus wheel bearing noise before pulling anything apart.
- Check for play. With the wheel off the ground, grab it at 12 and 6 o’clock and rock it. Looseness at the hub points to the bearing, covered in how to check a wheel bearing.
- Watch the ABS light. A failing rear hub can trip the ABS sensor on ABS-equipped cars. A bad bearing and the ABS light covers the connection.
- Pull the old front hub before ordering. Since the front is not in the catalogs we hold, read the number off the old part or run the VIN through a parts counter.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2012 Kia Soul use?
A 2012 Kia Soul wheel bearing rear hub is 512434. The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold; match the number the old part carries or run the VIN.
What wheel bearing does a 2010 Kia Soul use?
It depends on ABS. A 2010 with 4 wheel ABS uses rear hub 512434, and one without ABS uses 512435.
How do I know if my 2010 Soul has ABS?
Check the dash for an ABS light at key-on, or look for the wiring pigtail at the rear hub that feeds the tone ring. Either one confirms which rear number applies.
Does the front wheel bearing have a catalog number for this Soul?
No. The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold for 2010-2013. Match the number the old part carries, or run the VIN.
Is the rear hub the same for 2011 and 2013?
Yes. Both years use 512434, along with 2012 and a 2010 with ABS. Only a 2010 without ABS uses the different number.