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Campaign 19V120000

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ID: #19V120000 MFR: Kia Motors America

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE

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.

How to Get This Fixed

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.

Affected Vehicles

2016 KIA Soul
2015 KIA Soul
2014 KIA Soul
2013 KIA Soul
2012 KIA Soul

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V120000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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