Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA's records list 11 safety recalls covering the Kia Soul since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2011-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 17, 2025. 2 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall. Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA
2023 Kia Soul recalls 4
- Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 137,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bags May Deploy Unexpectedly
Component: air bags. 2,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
Component: power train. 39,765 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138
Component: electrical system. 108,936 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Kia Soul recalls 1
- Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 137,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Kia Soul recalls 2
- Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire
Component: engine and engine cooling. 137,256 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 147,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Kia Soul recalls 1
- Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 147,249 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Kia Soul recalls 1
- Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 410,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Kia Soul recalls 1
- Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 410,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Kia Soul recalls 1
- Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 410,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Kia Soul recalls 2
- Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine
Component: engine. 378,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear May Separate
Component: steering. 342,381 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Kia Soul recalls 3
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine
Component: engine. 378,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear May Separate
Component: steering. 342,381 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Kia Soul recalls 4
- Front Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 128,280 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine
Component: engine. 378,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gear May Separate
Component: steering. 342,381 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Kia Soul recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine
Component: engine. 378,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Kia Soul recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine
Component: engine. 378,967 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Kia Soul recalls 1
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.