Model year 2019 · Kia

2019 Kia Soul recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Soul. The most recent was reported on October 26, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SOUL, SOUL EV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Soul, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V724000	October 26, 2023	Electrical System › Software
23V218000	March 29, 2023	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
22V031000	January 25, 2022	Air Bags

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V724000Manufacturer no. SC287

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: October 26, 2023
Owner notification: December 21, 2023
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 6,262 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SOUL EV

Components: Electrical System › Software; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.

Safety risk

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V724000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V218000Manufacturer no. SC267

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA: March 29, 2023
Owner notification: August 18, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,689 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SOUL EV

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.

Safety risk

A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V218000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V031000Manufacturer no. SC226

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: January 25, 2022
Owner notification: March 21, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 410,619 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SOUL, SOUL EV

Defect summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Safety risk

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V031000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 27, 2023.