2023 Kia Soul recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2023 Kia Soul recalls, newest first
Feb 17, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 to 2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Risk: Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V099000 · Kia America, Inc.
Dec 22, 2023Air BagsKia 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.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V830000 · Kia America, Inc.
Jul 31, 2023Power Train, Automatic TransmissionPark outsideKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023 to 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.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · Kia America, Inc.
Apr 26, 2023Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panelKia 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."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V298000 · Kia America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Kia Soul have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Soul. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2023 Kia Soul has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.