Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles
— Recall Campaign #22V096000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 128,280 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V096000
| Manufacturer: | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 18, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V096000 |
| Units affected: | 128,280 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.