2018 KIA Soul Recalls

Recall Found

All Recalls

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

NHTSA 22V031000

Report Date

25/01/2022

Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2018 KIA Soul have?

The 2018 KIA Soul currently has 1 recall according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2018 KIA Soul recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2018 KIA Soul vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2018 KIA Soul has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.