2016 Kia Soul EV Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Soul EV. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 23V724000Oct 26, 20236,262 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Kia Soul EV 2015–2019

  Reported issue: Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.

  Possible consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired…

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• 23V218000Mar 29, 20232,689 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
  Covers: Kia Soul EV 2015–2019

  Reported issue: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.

  Possible consequence: A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner…

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• 20V389000Jul 2, 20203,714 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Software
  Covers: Kia Soul EV 2015–2016

  Reported issue: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.

  Possible consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.

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• 17V608000Sep 29, 2017342,381 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering
  Covers: Kia Soul EV 2014–2016, Soul 2014–2016

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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 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…

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ23005Vehicle RollawayClosed · Sep 10, 2023

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