2014 KIA Soul: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 22V096000 · 128K units potentially affected · filed Feb 18, 2022
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.
Why it matters
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V096000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC229
- Manufacturer
- KIA Motors America
- Component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Units affected
- 128,280
- Report received
- Feb 18, 2022
- Owner letters
- Apr 4, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Soul 2014