Kia Soul recalls

14 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Kia Soul. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.

By model year

2023 (4 recalls)2022 (1 recall)2021 (2 recalls)2020 (1 recall)2019 (1 recall)2018 (1 recall)2017 (1 recall)2016 (2 recalls)2015 (4 recalls)2014 (5 recalls)2013 (3 recalls)2012 (3 recalls)2011 (3 recalls)2010 (2 recalls)

Most recalled parts

Air bags (3), Engine (3), Engine and engine cooling (1), Service brakes, hydraulic (1), Power train (1) among the latest campaigns.

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Latest recalls

2021–2023 Kia Soul, Seltos recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical
February 17, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-099
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles.
2023–2024 Kia Soul, Seltos recall: Air bags
December 22, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-830
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles.
2010–2019 Kia Sorento, Rio, Optima Hybrid and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
September 25, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-652 Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014…
2023–2024 Kia Sportage, Seltos, Soul recall: Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump
July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-531 Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles.
2023 Kia Telluride, Soul, Sportage and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
April 26, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-298
Kia America, Inc.
2014 Kia Soul recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
February 18, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-096
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.
2017–2019 Kia Forte Koup, Soul EV, Sedona and more recall: Air bags
January 25, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-031
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…
2020–2021 Kia Soul, Seltos recall: Engine
April 13, 2021 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-259
0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
2011–2015 Kia Forte Koup, Soul, Forte and more recall: Engine
December 2, 2020 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-750
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.
2012–2016 Kia Soul recall: Engine
February 22, 2019 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-120
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…
2014–2016 Kia Soul, Soul EV recall: Steering
September 29, 2017 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-608
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.
2014–2015 Kia Soul recall: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
March 2, 2015 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-123
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.
2010–2013 Kia Soul recall: Structure: body, roof and pillars
December 29, 2014 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-822
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the…
2007–2011 Kia Optima, Amanti, Sedona and more recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
April 1, 2013 · Kia America, Inc. · Campaign 13V-114
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls has the Kia Soul had?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Kia Soul, across 14 model years (2010–2023).

Which Kia Soul model year has the most recalls?

The 2014 Kia Soul appears in the most campaigns (5). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.

How do I check my Kia Soul for recalls?

Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.