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Kia Soul safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Kia Soul, across all model years. Model hub.
17
Recalls
9
Investigations opened
9
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed2021 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  2. Investigation closed2022 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  3. Investigation closed2023 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  4. Investigation opened2021 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  5. Investigation opened2022 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  6. Investigation opened2023 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation AQ25001

    Kia 25V099 Piston Oil Ring Recall Effectiveness

  7. Recall2021 soul

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  8. Recall2022 soul

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  9. Recall2023 soul

    Recall 25V099000

    Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  10. Investigation closed2015 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  11. Investigation closed2016 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  12. Recall2023 soul

    Recall 23V830000

    An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  13. Investigation closed2019 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  14. Investigation closed2020 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  15. Recall2023 soul

    Recall 23V531000

    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  16. Recall2023 soul

    Recall 23V298000

    A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

  17. Investigation opened2019 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  18. Investigation opened2020 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  19. Recall2017 soul

    Recall 22V031000

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

  20. Recall2018 soul

    Recall 22V031000

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

  21. Recall2019 soul

    Recall 22V031000

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

  22. Investigation opened2015 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  23. Investigation closed2015 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19004

    Non-crash Vehicle Fires

  24. Investigation opened2016 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  25. Recall2020 soul

    Recall 21V259000

    A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

  26. Recall2021 soul

    Recall 21V259000

    A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

  27. Recall2015 soul

    Recall 20V750000

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

  28. Investigation closed2015 soul

    NHTSA closed investigation DP18003

    Non-crash Vehicle Fires

  29. Investigation opened2015 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19004

    Non-crash Vehicle Fires

  30. Recall2015 soul

    Recall 19V120000

    Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

  31. Recall2016 soul

    Recall 19V120000

    Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

  32. Investigation opened2015 soul

    NHTSA opened investigation DP18003

    Non-crash Vehicle Fires

  33. Recall2015 soul

    Recall 17V608000

    If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall2016 soul

    Recall 17V608000

    If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

  35. Recall2015 soul

    Recall 15V123000

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