KIA SOUL 2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V096000

Make Model Year
KIA SOUL 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-04 2022-02-18 2022-02-22

Production Dates: 2013-07-21 - 2015-01-08

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC229

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 128280

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit "ACU" loses communication with the front impact sensors.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.

Notes

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.