2015 Kia Soul Recalls

All 2015 Kia Soul recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

November 6th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V736000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC125
Manufactured Begin Date: January 18th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: December 8th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kia Soul and Soul EV vehicles manufactured January 18, 2014, to September 30, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the adhesive used to secure the steering pinion gear to the steering gear assembly may have insufficient strength, and as a result, the pinion gear may separate from the steering gear assembly.

Consequence Summary:
If the pinion gear separates, there would be a loss of steering which could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pinion plug that secures the pinion gear. Dealers will also install a set bolt for additional reinforcement. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC125.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.

March 2nd, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V123000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC116
Manufactured Begin Date: July 21st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: January 8th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: March 24th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 fracture.

Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.

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