KIA SOUL EV 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V218000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SOUL EV | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-08-18 | 2023-03-29 | 2023-03-30 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC267
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2689
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
