Recall
Kia Soul — 22V096000
NHTSA ID
22V096000
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2022-02-18
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
128,280
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC229
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.