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Model year 2023 · Kia

2023 Kia Soul recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Soul — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on February 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SOUL.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Soul, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V099000February 17, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
23V830000December 22, 2023Air Bags
23V531000July 31, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › PumpPark outside
23V298000April 26, 2023Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V099000Manufacturer no. SC336

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
February 17, 2025
Owner notification
April 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
137,256 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2023 Kia Soul
July 2, 2020 – April 19, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
SOUL

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Safety risk

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V099000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V830000Manufacturer no. SC289

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA
December 22, 2023
Owner notification
January 31, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,967 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SOUL

Defect summary

Kia 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.

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V830000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V531000Manufacturer no. SC275

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Pump

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2023
Owner notification
September 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
39,765 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SOUL

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 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.

Safety risk

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V531000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V298000Manufacturer no. SC270

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
April 26, 2023
Owner notification
May 26, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
108,936 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SOUL

Defect summary

Kia 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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V298000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 19, 2025.