Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V096000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-02-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V096000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
128,280
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-18
Owners notified
2022-04-04

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.

Safety risk

Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Soul2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.