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Kia Soul recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Kia Soul since 2013, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 60,466 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. SOUL · damage can occur in the air bag control unit

    11 Apr 2022 · R/2022/082

    Damage can occur within the vehicles Air Bag Control unit causing the warning light to be displayed and the Air Bag system deactivated.

    Fix: 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.

    3,803 vehicles · built 16 May 2016 to 18 Dec 2020

  2. SOUL · in the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected

    11 Apr 2022 · R/2022/083

    In the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected.

    Fix: 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.

    2,801 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2013 to 30 Jun 2014

  3. SOUL · loss of directional control

    20 Jun 2016 · R/2016/100

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    5,854 vehicles · built 11 Dec 2013 to 30 Sep 2015

  4. SOUL · steering rack may fail

    22 Aug 2014 · R/2014/093

    Noise emanating from steering gearbox when turning steering wheel. This can cause premature wear eventually leading to failure

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the steering gear box pinion plug bolt and dust cap assembly with new ones

    20 vehicles · built 10 Dec 2013 to 21 Dec 2013

  5. SOUL, SPORTAGE · drivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision

    8 May 2014 · R/2014/036

    It has been identified that the pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. This could cause additional injuries during a collision.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tensioner and replace if required.

    7,219 vehicles · built 23 Aug 2011 to 31 Mar 2012

  6. CARENS, MEGENTIS, OPTIMA, SEDONA, SORENTO, SOUL, SPORTAGE · brake lights may malfunction

    1 Jun 2013 · R/2013/055

    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.

    Fix: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.

    40,769 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2010 to 14 Jun 2011

Other Kia models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.