# Recalls that may apply to the 2012 Kia Soul

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [23V652000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V652000.md), 2023-09-25: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. Kia America, Inc. \(Kia\) is recalling certain 2010\-2019 Borrego, 2014\-2016 Cadenza, 2010\-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015\-2018 K900, 2011\-2015 Optima, 2011\-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012\-2017 Rio, 2011\-2014 Sorento, and 2010\-2011 Rondo vehicles.  The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit \(HECU\) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. **NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildings, until the repair is done.**
- [19V120000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V120000.md), 2019-02-22: ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. Kia Motors America \(Kia\) is recalling certain 2012\-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection \(GDI\) engines.  High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure. Built 2011\-07\-08 to 2016\-08\-11.
- [14V822000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V822000.md), 2014-12-29: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. Kia Motors America \(Kia\) is recalling certain model year 2010\-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof.  A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag. Built 2009\-01\-08 to 2013\-10\-02.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2024549](/recalls/tc/2024549.md), 2024-08-15: Label. Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.  Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.  Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
- [2023529](/recalls/tc/2023529.md), 2023-09-26: Brakes. Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit \(HECU\) could short circuit.  Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.  Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse\(s\) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
- [2021204](/recalls/tc/2021204.md), 2021-04-06: Engine. Issue: Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This campaign only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L GDI engine.  Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.  Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.  Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
- [2019101](/recalls/tc/2019101.md), 2019-02-28: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles, the catalytic converter may be damaged by overheating. This could also cause engine damage or an engine failure. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.  Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure may also result in a fire.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the engine software updated. This update will prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. Vehicles will also be inspected for other damage. Depending on the results of the inspection, the catalytic converter and/or the engine may be replaced. Note: A driver may notice any of the following symptoms of this problem: a knocking sound from the engine, reduced power or hesitation, and/or the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) or check engine light.
- [2017469](/recalls/tc/2017469.md), 2017-09-28: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles equipped with heated cloth seats, over time, the wiring for the seat heater mats could become damaged. If a heating mat were to be damaged, it could melt a small hole in the lower portion of the seat base or backrest, which could result in injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will attach a patch on the seat cushion and seat back heater bridge side and adjust the positioning. If there are traces of burning or melting during the inspection, dealers will replace the heater with a new one and adjust the bridge wire side positioning.
- [2014591](/recalls/tc/2014591.md), 2014-12-23: Airbag. On certain vehicles equipped with sunroofs, headliner plates may detach from the headliner during a side curtain airbag deployment and could strike vehicle occupants. This could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner plates.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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