| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090108 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V822000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag. |
| Consequence | A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112. |
| Notes | 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.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110708 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V120000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure. |
| Consequence | Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176. |
| Notes | 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.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2013 Kia Soul Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2013 Kia Soul have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2013 Kia Soul has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2013 Kia Soul recalls?
A: The 2013 Kia Soul recalls include: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
A: Yes, the 2013 Kia Soul has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2013 Kia Soul recalls?
A: The 2013 Kia Soul recalls include: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.