NHTSA safety recalls
2023 Kia Soul Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Soul. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2023 Kia Soul as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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25V099000Engine And Engine Cooling · Engine · Hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The riskEngine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
What was foundKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
25V099000 at NHTSA23V830000Air Bags
An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The riskAn air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
What was foundKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
23V830000 at NHTSA23V531000Power Train · Automatic Transmission · Fluid/lubricant · Pump
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The riskAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix — freeOwners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
What was foundKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
23V531000 at NHTSA23V298000Electrical System · Instrument Cluster/panel
A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights,…
The riskA blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
What was foundKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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