Kia Soul Ev recall (22V031000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V031000
Report Received: 2022-01-25
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): SOUL EV
Model Year(s): 2019, 2018, 2017
Component: AIR BAGS
Potentially Affected Units: 410,619

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

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