NHTSA #17V60800029/09/2017Component: STEERING
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.
Consequence
If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering
NHTSA #19V12000022/02/2019Component: ENGINE
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,
Consequence
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting ro
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control
NHTSA #20V75000002/12/2020Component: ENGINE
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 oc
Consequence
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil l
NHTSA #15V12300002/03/2015Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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 frac
Consequence
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating t
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free