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2014 Kia Soul recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 904
Latest campaign: Feb 18, 2022

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine	2	Dec 2, 2020	20V750000 19V120000
Air bags	1	Feb 18, 2022	22V096000
Steering	1	Sep 29, 2017	17V608000
Vehicle speed control	1	Mar 2, 2015	15V123000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 18, 2022Latest campaign


Feb 18, 202222V096000	Air bags: frontal Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V096000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Soul Campaign NHTSA 22V096000 · Feb 18, 2022
Dec 2, 202020V750000	Engine An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. Risk An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. Filed under Soul Campaign NHTSA 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020
Feb 22, 201919V120000	Engine Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V120000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Filed under Soul Campaign NHTSA 19V120000 · Feb 22, 2019
Sep 29, 201717V608000	Steering If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V608000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly. Risk If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign. Filed under Soul, Soul Ev Campaign NHTSA 17V608000 · Sep 29, 2017
Mar 2, 201515V123000	Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V123000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture. Risk If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116. Filed under Soul Campaign NHTSA 15V123000 · Mar 2, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Soul, Soul Ev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component904

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

904Complaints filed

34Involving a crash

69Involving a fire

30Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	554	61	5	52	6
Exterior lighting	130	14	0	1	0
Electrical system	98	11	4	16	3
Unknown or other	85	9	2	10	1
Power train	58	6	1	4	1
Engine and engine cooling	55	6	0	5	0
Steering	55	6	12	0	6
Fuel/propulsion system	54	6	0	9	0
Service brakes	35	4	5	2	4
Vehicle speed control	31	3	3	2	1
Air bags	27	3	13	1	16
Structure	11	1	3	3	1
Wheels	9	1	2	0	2
Seat belts	6	1	3	0	3
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	1	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“I purchased my Kia Soul because I believed I was purchasing a dependable vehicle that I could rely on for my everyday transportation. Unfortunately, my experience with the vehicle has been very different.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768566
Unknown or other
“Trouble with acceleration, when coming to a full stop then trying to accelerate the car feels like it doesn't want to move.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767687
Fuel/propulsion system
“I bought the car August 21st 2026 and I'm September 20th I was driving down the interstate and my car starting shaking. I found out it's the catholic converter. I read they're was a recall on the Kia for that issue.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766790

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2014 Kia Soul recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Soul. The most recent, 22V096000 (reported February 18, 2022), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2014 Kia Soul recalls for?

The largest group is engine, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), steering (1), vehicle speed control (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Kia Soul?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 554 complaints out of 904 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 34 crashs and 69 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Kia Soul?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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