2014 KIA SOUL Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Running Sequence Number: 226411
Campaign Number: 22V096000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC229
Component Name: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128280
Date Owner Notified: Apr 4, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Feb 18, 2022
Record Creation Date: Feb 22, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000118330001963078000001818
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: MODULE-ASSY AIR BAG CONTROL
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Airbag Control Unit
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 95910-B2000
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Running Sequence Number: 226412
Campaign Number: 22V096000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC229
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 128280
Date Owner Notified: Apr 4, 2022
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Feb 18, 2022
Record Creation Date: Feb 22, 2022
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000118330001963078000000257
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: MODULE-ASSY AIR BAG CONTROL
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Airbag Control Unit
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 95910-B2000
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE
Running Sequence Number: 151816
Campaign Number: 20V750000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC200
Component Name: ENGINE
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 294756
Date Owner Notified: Jan 25, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Dec 2, 2020
Record Creation Date: Dec 3, 2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000107345001963078000001346
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE
Running Sequence Number: 140552
Campaign Number: 19V120000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC176
Component Name: ENGINE
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 8, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 11, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 378967
Date Owner Notified: Apr 17, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Feb 22, 2019
Record Creation Date: Feb 26, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000097090001963078000001346
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: EXHAUST SYSTEM: EMISSION CONTROL: CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Running Sequence Number: 140553
Campaign Number: 19V120000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC176
Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: EXHAUST SYSTEM: EMISSION CONTROL: CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 8, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Aug 11, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 378967
Date Owner Notified: Apr 17, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Feb 22, 2019
Record Creation Date: Feb 26, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000097090001963078000000142
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STEERING
Running Sequence Number: 125397
Campaign Number: 17V608000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC155
Component Name: STEERING
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 21, 2013
End Date of Manufacturing: Sep 30, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 342381
Date Owner Notified: Nov 16, 2017
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Sep 29, 2017
Record Creation Date: Oct 2, 2017
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000076206001963078000000001
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Running Sequence Number: 115671
Campaign Number: 15V123000
Make: KIA
Model: SOUL
Year: 2014
MFR Campaingn Number: SC116
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jul 21, 2013
End Date of Manufacturing: Jan 8, 2015
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 208858
Date Owner Notified: Mar 24, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Mar 2, 2015
Record Creation Date: Mar 2, 2015
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 Component ID: 000057413001963078000000295
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No