The Lemon IndexKia Soul recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010–2025 Kia Soul, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2011–2013 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
39,765 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V531000
Every recall 15
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2025 · model years 2021–2023
The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
137,256 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V099000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2023 · model year 2023
Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
2,967 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V830000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2011–2013 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
39,765 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V531000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023
The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.
108,936 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V298000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2022 · model year 2014
The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
128,280 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V096000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2017–2019
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.
410,619 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V031000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2021 · model years 2020–2021 2.0L engines only
The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
147,249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V259000
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- Engine · recall issued Dec 2020 · model years 2014–2015
An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
294,756 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V750000
- Engine · recall issued Feb 2019 · model years 2012–2016 1.6L engines only
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.
378,967 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V120000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2017 · model years 2014–2016
The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
342,381 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V608000
- Speed control · recall issued Mar 2015 · model years 2014–2015
A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
208,858 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V123000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2010–2013
A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
95,314 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V822000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2010–2011
Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.
980,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V114000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2010 · model year 2010
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010.
35,185 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V388000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Soul?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Kia Soul have?
15 recall campaigns across model years 2010–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 34.
Which Kia Soul year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 5 campaigns. 2023: 4, 2015: 4, 2013: 3.
What are most Kia Soul recalls about?
Engine: 4 of the 15 campaigns. Then airbags (3) and electrical (2).
What is the newest Kia Soul recall?
Engine, filed Feb 2025 (NHTSA 25V099000): The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
What is the biggest Kia Soul recall?
NHTSA 23V652000 (brakes, Sep 2023) covers 1,730,192 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
How do I check if my Kia Soul has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Kia dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Kia Soul: problems and best years · All Kia recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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