2014 Kia Soul Recalls
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Recall Description
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.Possible Effects
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.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.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2013-07-21 - 2015-09-30Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.Possible Effects
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2013-07-21 - 2015-01-08Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.Possible Effects
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.Possible Effects
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.Action
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.Possible Effects
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.Action
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.Possible Effects
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2011-07-08 - 2016-08-11Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.Possible Effects
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2011-07-08 - 2016-08-11Vehicles Affected
378967
All soul Recalls
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2023 Kia SOUL
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2022 Kia SOUL
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2021 Kia SOUL
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2020 Kia SOUL
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2019 Kia SOUL
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2018 Kia SOUL
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2017 Kia SOUL
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2016 Kia SOUL
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2015 Kia SOUL
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2014 Kia SOUL
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2013 Kia SOUL
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2012 Kia SOUL
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2011 Kia SOUL
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2010 Kia SOUL
Other Kia Recalls
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Kia BORREGO
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Kia CADENZA
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Kia CARNIVAL
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Kia EV9
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Kia SORENTO
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Kia SOUL
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Kia SPECTRA
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Kia STINGER
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Kia TELLURIDE
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- Kia K5
- Kia K900
- Kia LD SPECTRA
- Kia NIRO
- Kia NIRO EV
- Kia NIRO HYBRID
- Kia NIRO PHEV
- Kia OPTIMA
- Kia OPTIMA HYBRID
- Kia OPTIMA PHEV
- Kia RIO
- Kia RIO CINCO
- Kia RONDO
- Kia SEDONA
- Kia SEDONA EX
- Kia SELTOS
- Kia SEPHIA
- Kia SORENTO
- Kia SORENTO HYBRID
- Kia SORENTO PHEV
- Kia SOUL
- Kia SOUL EV
- Kia SPECTRA
- Kia SPORTAGE
- Kia SPORTAGE HYBRID
- Kia SPORTAGE PHEV
- Kia STINGER
- Kia TELLURIDE