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Recall 22V-096

Kia Motors America recalled the 2014 Kia Soul: Air bags (air bag/restraint control module, software); Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-096
Reported
February 18, 2022
Vehicles affected
128,280 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles