RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

KIA Soul recalls

15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

15recalls on file
15with a remedy available
2do-not-drive / park-outside
Feb 2025latest recall
Engine & powertrain 5Air bags 3Electrical 2Brakes & stability 1Steering & suspension 1Driver assistance 1Body & latches 1Camera, lights & visibility 1
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Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

25V099000 · KIA America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update137KunitsFeb 202523V830000 · KIA America, Inc.Air Bags recallDue to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.Air bagsFree replacement2,967unitsDec 202323V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 202323V531000 · KIA America, Inc.Power Train recallThe electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the…Park outsideEngine & powertrainFree replacement40KunitsJul 202323V298000 · KIA America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.ElectricalFree software update109KunitsApr 202322V096000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallThe front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact…Air bagsFree software update128KunitsFeb 202222V031000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallThe Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.Air bagsFree software update411KunitsJan 202221V259000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallThe piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.Engine & powertrainFree software update147KunitsApr 202120V750000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving.Engine & powertrainFree software update295KunitsDec 202019V120000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallHigh exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to…Engine & powertrainFree replacement379KunitsFeb 201917V608000 · KIA Motors AmericaSteering recallThe pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.Steering & suspensionFree replacement342KunitsSep 201715V123000 · KIA Motors AmericaVehicle Speed Control recallA section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.Driver assistanceFree repair209KunitsMar 201514V822000 · KIA Motors AmericaStructure recallA headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.Body & latchesFree repair95KunitsDec 201413V114000 · KIA Motors CorporationExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement980KunitsApr 201310V388000 · KIA Motors CorporationElectrical System recallA limited number of wiring harnesses supplied by jci and used for the lighting in the kia soul vehicle's advanced lighting…ElectricalFree replacement35KunitsAug 2010