{"vehicle":{"id":"2017_kia_soul","year":2017,"make":"Kia","model":"Soul"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024760","date":"2024-12-13","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOver time, the brake lines under the vehicle could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.\n\nSafety Risk:\nReduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the brake lines. The dealer will apply an anti-corrosion treatment and replace the brake lines, if required.","mfr_campaign":"SC087","units":59360,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SOUL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024760"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024549","date":"2024-08-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Label","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nThese small errors do not affect vehicle safety.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThis is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.","mfr_campaign":"INC003","units":647384,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Inconsequential","match":"exact","models":["SOUL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024549"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024345","date":"2024-06-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the wiring for the heated seat could disconnect and cause the seat heaters to overheat.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA seat heater that overheats could create the risk of a burn injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat heater electronic control unit. The dealer will also replace the seat heater pad(s), as necessary.","mfr_campaign":"SC079","units":38309,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SOUL","SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024345"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2024155","date":"2024-03-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while driving.\nNote: This recall replaces recall RC180 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2023-181). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall don't require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit in the battery could cause a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery management system software and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery.","mfr_campaign":"RC180","units":2310,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"base","models":["SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2024155"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023582","date":"2023-10-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Powertrain","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, the transmission could be damaged if the driver shifts to the \"P\" (Park) position before the vehicle has stopped moving. As a result, the vehicle could move when the shift lever is in the Park position and the parking brake isn't used.\nNote: This recall replaces recall RC132 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-310). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall also require this repair.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the electronic control unit software.","mfr_campaign":"RC193","units":3256,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Recalls Audit","match":"base","models":["SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023582"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V724000","date":"2023-10-26","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"SC287","units":6262,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V724000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2023181","date":"2023-03-29","manufacturer":null,"component":"High Voltage","summary":"The recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2024-155\n\nIssue:\nOn certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while driving.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA short circuit in the battery could cause a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery management system software.","mfr_campaign":"RC180","units":2176,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Superseded","match":"base","models":["SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2023181"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"23V218000","date":"2023-03-29","manufacturer":"Kia America, Inc.","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"SC267","units":2689,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"base","models":["SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/23V218000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022023","date":"2022-01-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a defect in the airbag control unit could cause the airbag warning light to turn on. If this happens, the airbag system may not work properly, and the airbags may not inflate in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the airbag control unit software. If the airbag warning light is on because of diagnostic trouble code B1620, the dealer will replace the airbag control unit.","mfr_campaign":"RC157","units":58054,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["SOUL","SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022023"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V031000","date":"2022-01-25","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"AIR BAGS","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"SC226","units":410619,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["SOUL","SOUL EV"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V031000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021733","date":"2021-12-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia 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.\nNote: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia 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.\nNote: 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.","mfr_campaign":"SC046","units":19923,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["SOUL"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021733"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}