Recall 20V389000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date

20200702

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.

Safety Consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	KIA	SOUL EV
2016	KIA	SOUL EV

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.