Report Date
Feb 18, 2022
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | KIA | SOUL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.