Kia Soul Ev recall (20V389000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 20V389000
Report Received: 2020-07-02
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): SOUL EV
Model Year(s): 2015, 2016
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potentially Affected Units: 3,714

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.

Consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.

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