SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) in your vehicle is like a computer that helps control your brakes. If it's faulty, it can cause an electrical short, which is like a spark that can ignite nearby flammable materials in the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the HECU short circuits, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment while you're parked or driving. This increases the risk of serious injury or damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the HECU fuse with a new one for free. In the meantime, you should park your vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
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Original — What Happened
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 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Your 2012-2016 Kia Soul with a 1.6L GDI engine may have a problem with its catalytic converter, which could cause engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, the engine could overheat, stall, and even catch fire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will notify you and fix the problem at no cost to you, by updating the engine control unit and replacing the catalytic converter. They may also replace the engine if it's damaged, all for free.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
The headliner plate in your Kia Soul is a metal piece that helps secure the roof and sunroof in place. In some 2010-2013 models, this plate might not stay attached properly during an airbag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headliner plate comes loose in a crash, it could hit you or a passenger, causing injury.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will attach the headliner plate securely with special adhesive strips, and this repair is completely free. You'll receive a notice with the schedule for the fix, but you can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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 curtain air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
