2017 Kia Soul EV Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 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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• 22V031000Jan 25, 2022410,619 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Kia Soul EV 2017–2019, Sedona 2017–2019, Soul 2017–2019 +2 more

  Reported issue: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

  Possible consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ23005Vehicle RollawayClosed · Sep 10, 2023

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