Kia
Soul
6 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
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Kia Soul
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DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
R/2022/082 · 11 Apr 2022
11 Apr 2022Defect
Damage can occur within the vehicles Air Bag Control unit causing the warning light to be displayed and the Air Bag system deactivated.
Remedy
Inspect the vehicles if the Air Bag warning light is already illuminated replace the control unit. If it is not update the software in the unit.
Build window
Built 16 May 2016 – 18 Dec 2020
~3,803 vehicles affected
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IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS EXPECTED
R/2022/083 · 11 Apr 2022
11 Apr 2022Defect
In the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected.
Remedy
Update the software in the Air Bag Control (ACU) the improved collision algorithm will ensure that airbags deploy properly in the event of a collision.
Build window
Built 1 Jul 2013 – 30 Jun 2014
~2,801 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
R/2016/100 · 20 Jun 2016
20 Jun 2016Defect
An abnormal noise may occur at the steering gear box when moving the steering wheel to right or left due to pinion plug nut loosening. If the concern is not resolved the pinion could lose contact with the rack leading to a loss of steering.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check steering shaft for up/down movement if there is no movement secure existing pinion plug with additional set screw. If movement is detected replace the pinion plug and cover.
Build window
Built 11 Dec 2013 – 30 Sep 2015
~5,854 vehicles affected
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STEERING RACK MAY FAIL
R/2014/093 · 22 Aug 2014
22 Aug 2014Defect
Noise emanating from steering gearbox when turning steering wheel. This can cause premature wear eventually leading to failure
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the steering gear box pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly with new ones
Build window
Built 10 Dec 2013 – 21 Dec 2013
~20 vehicles affected
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DRIVERS SEAT BELT MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY FOLLOWING A COLLISION
R/2014/036 · 8 May 2014
8 May 2014Defect
It has been identified that the pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. This could cause additional injuries during a collision.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tensioner and replace if required.
Build window
Built 23 Aug 2011 – 31 Mar 2012
~7,219 vehicles affected
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BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2013/055 · 1 Jun 2013
1 Jun 2013Defect
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
Remedy
Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Build window
Built 1 Jun 2010 – 14 Jun 2011
~40,769 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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