2014 Kia Soul recall: software
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on February 18, 2022. It covers about 128,280 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 128,280
- reported
- Feb 18, 2022
- owners notified
- Apr 4, 2022
- related complaints
- 26
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
- Risk
- Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
Recall number 22V096000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 22V096000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Kia Soul software?
Yes. Recall 22V096000, reported on February 18, 2022, covers about 128,280 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V096000?
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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