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- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2014 Kia Soul vehicles may have a software problem in the Air Bag Control Unit. If the unit loses communication with the front impact sensors, the front air bags may not deploy during a crash.
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed promptly.
The remedy is free: an authorized Kia dealer will update the Air Bag Control Unit software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. You can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Soul | 2014 |
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