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2016 KIA Soul

2 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #19V120000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
The engine in your Kia Soul has a component called the catalytic converter, which helps clean up exhaust gases. In some 2012-2016 models with 1.6L engines, high temperatures could damage this part.
Risk if Unfixed
If the catalytic converter gets damaged, it could cause your engine to misfire, stall, or even break a connecting rod. If that happens, oil could leak out and mix with hot exhaust gases, which could spark a fire.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will upgrade the computer system to prevent overheating and replace the catalytic converter if it's damaged. If the engine is also damaged, it will be replaced entirely – free of charge.
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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.
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Critical #17V608000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
The pinion plug in your Soul is a small part that keeps the steering gear connected. If it's not secure, it can come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering gear comes loose, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could cause a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will check the pinion plug and make sure it's secure or replace the steering gear if needed – all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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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.
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ENGINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall

Other KIA Soul Years

2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
1 recall
2015
4 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls

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