Your vehicle's engine compartment has a potential fire risk due to a problem with the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, an engine compartment fire can happen while driving, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
Kia will inspect your vehicle, check for fuel and oil leaks, test the engine, and make any necessary repairs, including a new engine if needed, all free of charge. They'll also update the software in your vehicle to prevent future problems.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
The engine in your Kia Soul is the part that powers your vehicle. Certain models from 2012-2016 with a 1.6L engine could have a problem with the catalytic converter, which helps clean the exhaust gases.
Risk if Unfixed
If the catalytic converter gets damaged, it could cause your engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In the worst case, a broken connecting rod could let engine oil leak into the exhaust system, where it could catch fire.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will update the engine control unit to prevent overheating, and replace the catalytic converter if it's damaged. If the engine is also damaged, it'll be replaced at no cost to you. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
Your 2014-2016 Kia Soul or Soul EV may have a faulty pinion plug that can cause the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion gear separates, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
Kia will inspect and fix or replace the steering gear assembly for free, starting with a notification to you, and you can contact them at 1-800-333-4542 or use their recall number SC155.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
Your 2014 Kia Soul's front air bags might not work properly if there's a problem with the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and the impact sensors.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't deploy as they should, you could be more likely to get hurt in a crash.
Free Fix
Kia will update the ACU software for free to fix this issue, and you've already been notified by letter on April 4, 2022 - just contact Kia's customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's accelerator pedal may have a problem that could cause it to bend and break, which could make it hard to accelerate.
Risk if Unfixed
If your accelerator pedal is bent or broken, you might have trouble getting your vehicle to speed up, which could increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Kia will fix your vehicle for free by adding a small rubber support underneath the pedal stopper at a dealership of your choice, and they'll do it at no cost to you.
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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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
