2012 KIA Soul Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2012 KIA Soul

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2019-02-22	ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine’s pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC176.
2014-12-29	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC112.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 KIA Soul

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Date			Component
2018-10-12
2018-07-20

303 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 KIA Soul

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Date			Component
2021-05-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11416175
2021-05-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11415244
2021-05-03			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 11415032
2021-04-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11414287
2021-04-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11407760
2021-04-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11406877
2021-03-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 11405641
2021-03-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11402666
2021-03-18			STEERING ODI Number: 11403715
2021-03-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11403974
2021-03-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11400128
2021-03-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11400070
2021-02-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397731
2021-02-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11397731
2021-02-21			AIR BAGS \| STEERING ODI Number: 11397213
2016-10-19			STEERING ODI Number: 10917446
2016-10-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10919064
2016-10-16			STEERING ODI Number: 10916345
2017-07-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11003714
2017-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11004163
2017-07-05			STEERING ODI Number: 11003157
2017-06-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10992648
2017-05-31			STEERING ODI Number: 10992590
2017-05-08			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10984226
2017-05-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10981544
2017-04-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10979194
2017-04-19			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10979193
2017-08-04			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11012779
2017-03-01			STEERING ODI Number: 10957924
2017-02-13			STEERING ODI Number: 10954345
2021-02-04			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11394588
2021-01-30			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11390810
2021-01-25			STEERING ODI Number: 11389881
2021-01-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11387025
2020-12-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11382733
2020-12-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11383164
2020-12-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11377814
2016-12-13			STEERING ODI Number: 10934918
2016-11-23			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10927722
2020-11-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11373862
2020-11-05			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 11373129
2020-11-07			LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST \| STEERING ODI Number: 11373603
2020-10-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11362986
2020-09-17			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11355503
2020-09-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11354277
2020-08-30			STEERING ODI Number: 11352082
2020-08-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11349920
2020-08-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11348566
2020-08-01			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11342743
2020-07-31			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11342514
2020-08-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11344118
2020-08-03			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 11342929
2020-07-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11340669
2020-07-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11340217
2020-06-24			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11330572
2020-06-15			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11328991
2020-06-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 11330220
2020-06-22			ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 11330025
2020-06-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11327967
2020-05-27			ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 11326127
2020-06-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11327355
2020-06-05			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11327448
2020-05-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 11324301
2020-05-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11323481
2020-03-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11319301
2020-04-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11320642
2020-03-08			STEERING ODI Number: 11316913
2020-03-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11318796
2020-02-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11310638
2020-01-25			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11301769
2020-01-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11302369
2020-01-13			STEERING ODI Number: 11298991
2020-01-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11299673
2020-01-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11297013
2020-01-03			STEERING ODI Number: 11296973
2020-01-07			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11297674
2020-01-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11297671
2020-01-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 11296741
2019-12-21			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11290603
2019-12-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11289279
2019-12-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11290264
2019-12-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 11290085
2019-12-05			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ODI Number: 11287138
2019-12-02			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11286493
2019-12-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11288563
2019-12-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11288562
2019-12-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 11288689
2019-12-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11283146
2019-11-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11281477
2019-11-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11281920
2019-11-07			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11278738
2019-11-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11277795
2019-10-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11269897
2019-10-26			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11271186
2019-10-24			STEERING ODI Number: 11270678
2019-10-23			ENGINE ODI Number: 11270505
2019-08-19			STEERING ODI Number: 11244954
2019-08-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11242864
2019-08-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11242839
2019-08-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11243018
2019-08-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING ODI Number: 11243013
2019-08-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11242501
2019-07-25			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11234750
2019-08-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11241802
2019-07-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11233191
2019-07-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11234374
2019-07-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11232709
2019-10-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11269458
2019-10-06			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11266668
2019-09-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11255802
2019-09-23			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ODI Number: 11257014
2019-08-31			STEERING ODI Number: 11252553
2019-09-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11252921
2019-09-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 11253207
2019-09-11			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11254807
2019-09-11			STEERING ODI Number: 11254782
2019-05-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11208897
2019-05-14			STEERING ODI Number: 11207626
2019-05-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207606
2019-05-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11207951
2019-05-13			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11207248
2019-05-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207234
2019-05-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11208751
2019-05-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11206564
2019-05-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11207867
2019-04-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204493
2019-04-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11204326
2019-04-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 11203960
2019-05-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 11205059
2019-04-29			STEERING ODI Number: 11204447
2019-05-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11206203
2019-05-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11205835
2019-04-15			ENGINE ODI Number: 11196417
2019-04-25			STEERING ODI Number: 11203723
2019-04-19			STEERING ODI Number: 11197297
2019-04-01			STEERING ODI Number: 11193214
2019-04-04			STEERING ODI Number: 11193821
2019-04-10			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11195470
2019-07-05			ENGINE ODI Number: 11229617
2019-07-09			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230319
2019-07-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230995
2019-07-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11229153
2019-07-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230937
2019-07-10			ENGINE ODI Number: 11230754
2019-06-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11228311
2019-06-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11222037
2019-06-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 11222372
2019-06-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11222306
2019-06-18			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11221063
2019-06-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11219247
2019-06-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 11220646
2019-06-05			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11218190
2019-06-03			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11217440
2019-01-11			STEERING ODI Number: 11166459
2019-01-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11170318
2018-12-22			STEERING ODI Number: 11163134
2018-12-08			STEERING ODI Number: 11156974
2018-12-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11156942
2018-12-21			STEERING ODI Number: 11162942
2018-12-12			STEERING ODI Number: 11160931
2018-09-15			STEERING ODI Number: 11129651
2018-09-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11129743
2018-09-11			ENGINE ODI Number: 11128688
2018-09-05			STEERING ODI Number: 11124534
2018-09-03			STEERING ODI Number: 11124123
2018-08-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11120532
2018-08-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11120354
2018-08-26			STEERING ODI Number: 11122453
2018-05-17			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11096613
2018-05-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11094110
2018-05-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| STEERING ODI Number: 11091967
2018-05-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11093235
2018-05-08			STEERING ODI Number: 11092449
2018-05-03			STEERING ODI Number: 11091566
2019-03-19			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11189870
2019-03-26			STEERING ODI Number: 11191621
2019-03-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11187504
2019-03-24			STEERING ODI Number: 11191229
2019-03-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11187247
2019-03-16			STEERING ODI Number: 11187183
2019-03-05			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11184409
2019-03-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11184761
2019-03-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 11186655
2019-03-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11187115
2019-02-19			STEERING:COLUMN ODI Number: 11181148
2019-02-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11183247
2019-02-19			STEERING ODI Number: 11181258
2019-02-21			STEERING ODI Number: 11181530
2019-02-15			STEERING ODI Number: 11180368
2019-02-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11175996
2019-02-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11175984
2019-02-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11176067
2018-04-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11083771
2018-04-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11083763
2018-04-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11084356
2018-03-21			STEERING ODI Number: 11080614
2018-03-08			STEERING ODI Number: 11076859
2018-02-26			STEERING ODI Number: 11074987
2018-02-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11071596
2018-02-20			STEERING ODI Number: 11073940
2018-02-06			STEERING ODI Number: 11067305
2018-02-12			STEERING ODI Number: 11072353
2018-02-06			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11067250
2018-11-30			STEERING ODI Number: 11155194
2018-12-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING ODI Number: 11155899
2018-11-18			STEERING ODI Number: 11152311
2018-11-09			STEERING ODI Number: 11150345
2018-10-22			STEERING ODI Number: 11141748
2018-10-22			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11141745
2018-10-25			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11142758
2018-08-05			STEERING ODI Number: 11115820
2018-08-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11118905
2018-07-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 11112848
2018-07-25			STEERING ODI Number: 11113526
2018-07-19			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11112495
2018-07-10			STEERING ODI Number: 11110556
2018-07-05			STEERING ODI Number: 11109631
2018-06-25			ENGINE \| STEERING:COLUMN ODI Number: 11103798
2018-06-20			ENGINE ODI Number: 11102797
2018-01-23			STEERING ODI Number: 11064342
2018-01-31			STEERING ODI Number: 11066020
2018-02-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11066866
2017-12-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11055832
2017-12-12			STEERING ODI Number: 11054264
2017-11-27			STEERING ODI Number: 11048547
2017-11-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 11048716
2017-11-24			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11048307
2017-11-08			STEERING ODI Number: 11044718
2017-11-20			STEERING ODI Number: 11047541
2017-11-17			STEERING ODI Number: 11046992
2017-10-29			STEERING ODI Number: 11040988
2017-10-26			STEERING ODI Number: 11039893
2017-09-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING ODI Number: 11021114
2017-09-03			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11021248
2016-04-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10855656
2016-03-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10852227
2016-02-17			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10836614
2015-12-23			POWER TRAIN \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10811867
2015-12-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10816728
2015-12-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10809593
2015-11-18			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10794677
2015-10-29			WHEELS ODI Number: 10787095
2015-10-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10783772
2015-10-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10785246
2015-10-06			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ODI Number: 10780202
2015-09-01			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10760849
2015-07-16			AIR BAGS \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10734540
2015-03-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| STEERING ODI Number: 10701551
2015-03-23			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10701025
2015-03-09			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10692885
2014-12-30			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ODI Number: 10669128
2014-07-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10608591
2014-05-30			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10595148
2014-04-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10579302
2014-03-28			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 10575310
2014-01-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10561634
2014-01-13			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10559687
2013-12-04			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10554753
2013-12-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10554346
2013-12-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10555294
2013-11-21			WHEELS ODI Number: 10553186
2013-10-11			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10547682
2013-09-26			STEERING ODI Number: 10545502
2013-08-26			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10537246
2013-08-10			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10534640
2013-07-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10532211
2013-07-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10525681
2013-07-16			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10525069
2013-07-05			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10523312
2013-03-29			STEERING ODI Number: 10504914
2013-03-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10504854
2013-01-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10493834
2013-01-21			STEERING ODI Number: 10493646
2013-01-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10493327
2013-01-09			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10491964
2013-01-09			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10491939
2012-10-15			TIRES \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10480136
2012-10-17			SEAT BELTS \| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES ODI Number: 10480921
2012-10-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10478179
2012-08-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10472690
2012-08-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10469078
2012-07-24			STEERING ODI Number: 10467482
2012-07-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ODI Number: 10464926
2012-07-05			TIRES ODI Number: 10464237
2012-06-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10463652
2012-05-15			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10458588
2012-05-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 10458979
2012-05-14			WHEELS ODI Number: 10458477
2012-04-08			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10454467
2012-04-20			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 10455868
2012-03-27			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10453192
2012-03-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10452134
2012-03-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10451710
2012-03-06			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 10450518
2012-01-11			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10443440
2011-12-06			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10438749
2011-10-22			STRUCTURE \| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE ODI Number: 10432442
2011-09-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10427688
2021-01-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11390200
2020-07-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 11338100
2018-04-11			STEERING ODI Number: 11084600
2017-07-07			STEERING ODI Number: 11003700
2019-05-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11207500

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102 Investigations for 2012 KIA Soul

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2019-03-29		SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
2019-03-29		UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2019-03-29		ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2019-03-29		ENGINE
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2019-03-29		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
2018-08-21	2019-05-10	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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154 Service Alerts for 2012 KIA Soul

Date	Description
2022-05-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP: DTC P0011/ P0014/ P0016/ P0017 DUE TO INCORRECT CAMSHAFT RELUCTOR WHEEL CONFIGURATION – This Pitstop provides information on some 2010-2013MY Soul (AM), 2014-2019MY Soul (PS), and 2020~MY Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with the engin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-06	061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the owners of all 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (“GDI”) engines to protect the engine from excessive connectin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-01-06	061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-12-21	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	350000 EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-10-05	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-23	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-20	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-20	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-13	160000 STRUCTURE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-20	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-23	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is a renotification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A performed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-06	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the owners of all 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (“GDI”) engines to protect the engine from excessive connectin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-06	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the owners of all 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (“GDI”) engines to protect the engine from excessive connectin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-02	350000 EQUIPMENT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them of the updated warranty coverage for the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A. The coverage has been Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-02	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them of the updated warranty coverage for the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A. The coverage has been Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-15	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-06-09	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – 1.6L GDI KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002A) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin a Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-15	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) – This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in January 2021 (PI2002A and PI2002B, August 2020) tit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER – This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the product improvement (PI2002A). The warranty coverage information has been update Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO – This document is the notification to dealer Parts and Service Managers of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (PI2002A). Upon completion of this Pro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO – This document is the notification to dealer principals of the updated warranty coverage for the product improvement (PI2002A). Upon completion of this Product Improvement Campaign, Kia w Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-06	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the owners of all 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (“GDI”) engines to protect the engine from excessive connectin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-04-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the notification to the 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them of the updated warranty coverage for the Product Improvement campaign PI2002A. The coverage has been Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-11	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-22	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION – NU/GAMMA ENGINES – This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2012-2019MY Soul (AM/PS) vehicles (refer to table below for applicable engine), which may exhi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-04	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-25	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-27	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-21	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – 1.6L GDI KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002A) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-01-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN – 1.6L GDI KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002A) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-08-25	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-31	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Communication to Kia Owners – IMPORTANT REMINDER OF ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY – Kia Motors America, Inc. is sending this notice to remind you in detail of the oil and oil filter maintenance requirements provided i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-31	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Communication to Kia Owners – IMPORTANT REMINDER OF ENGINE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINE LONGEVITY – Kia Motors America, Inc. is sending this notice to remind you in detail of the oil and oil filter maintenance requirements provided i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-24	100000 POWER TRAIN TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-21	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	010000 STEERING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-26	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER SERVICE MANAGER NOTICE (PI2002A) – This document is the notification to the Dealer Service Manager advising of a new a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-19	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTICE (PI2002A) – This document is the notification letter to the Dealer Principals advising them of the new Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Uni Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-20	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TSB – KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2002) – This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection Sys Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (PI2002A) – This document contains questions and answers regarding the Product Improvement Campaign. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-03-31	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI2002A) – IMPORTANT NOTICE to customers – On February 21, 2020, Kia Motors America, Inc. notified you that it was conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to protect the engine fr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (PI2002A) – This document is the owner notification letter advising of an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on all 2012-2016 MY Soul vehicles equipped Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-03	010000 STEERING REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM 2012-2013 MY Soul Vehicles Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Flexible Coupling Warranty Extension Program (WTY013) – If you have incurred expense to remedy this issue prior to the date of this notice, you may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-03	015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM 2012-2013 MY Soul Vehicles Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Flexible Coupling Warranty Extension Program (WTY013) – If you have incurred expense to remedy this issue prior to the date of this notice, you may Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-03	010000 STEERING OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Soul Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all ow Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-05-03	015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM OWNER LETTER: Dear Kia Soul Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all ow Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	010000 STEERING Q & A: 2012-2013 MY SOUL AND 2014 MY CADENZA VEHICLES MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) FLEXIBLE COUPLING KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	010000 STEERING Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers – Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of vehicles listed below for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Flexible Coupling from 5-years/6 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-30	010000 STEERING Attention: All Dealer Principals – Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of vehicles listed below for the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Flexible Coupling from 5-years/60,000-miles Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-29	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some vehicles which might experience a â¿¿knockâ¿ noise originating from the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-29	016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin is issued to provide information about the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some vehicles which might experience a â¿¿knockâ¿ noise originating from the Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-01-18	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-03	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB – ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014- Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-07-03	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB – ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin has been revised and is no longer a Service Action. bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014- Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-10-19	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-03-02	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-02-16	106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT TSB – DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY – This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-11-20	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB – IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) – This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) – This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-06-27	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION – When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-16	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE ? DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) – This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012- Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-22	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-15	162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL – This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-04-15	176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL – This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-11	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-11	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-06-11	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when tur Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-19	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS – A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-19	073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS – A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is complet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-22	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 – This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-25	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY BY MODEL – THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING AXLE SHAFT SERVICEABILITY FOR KIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. REFER TO THE TABLE BELOW FOR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-21	170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PITSTOP: AUTO DOOR LOCK OPERATION – ON ALL 2012 AND 2013 SOUL VEHICLES, THE AUTO DOOR LOCK FEATURE FUNCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-21	350000 EQUIPMENT PITSTOP: AUTO DOOR LOCK OPERATION – ON ALL 2012 AND 2013 SOUL VEHICLES, THE AUTO DOOR LOCK FEATURE FUNCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-28	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA168) – This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2012MY Optima (QF) and s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-28	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA168) – This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system and base audio system software of some 2012MY Optima (QF) and s Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-05	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PIT STOP: OCV DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLING ENGINE COVER – When re-installing the engine cover on vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GDI engine, make sure not to apply any downward pressure in the area around the Oil Control Valve (OCV) to prevent caus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-02-05	060000 ENGINE (PWS) PIT STOP: OCV DAMAGE WHEN INSTALLING ENGINE COVER – When re-installing the engine cover on vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GDI engine, make sure not to apply any downward pressure in the area around the Oil Control Valve (OCV) to prevent caus Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) TSB: TCM UPGRADE – ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to a TCM (Transmission Control Module) software upgrade for some A/T equipped 2012MY Soul (AM) 1.6L GDI and 2.0L MPI vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER TSB: TCM UPGRADE – ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to a TCM (Transmission Control Module) software upgrade for some A/T equipped 2012MY Soul (AM) 1.6L GDI and 2.0L MPI vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-09	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: TCM UPGRADE – ACTIVE ECO ACCELERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – This bulletin provides information related to a TCM (Transmission Control Module) software upgrade for some A/T equipped 2012MY Soul (AM) 1.6L GDI and 2.0L MPI vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-08	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION ? RIO, SOUL 1.6 GDI MIL ON WITH DTCS P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128 (SA152) – This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) and some 2012-2013 Soul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-08	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION ? RIO, SOUL 1.6 GDI MIL ON WITH DTCS P0456/P0461/P050A/P2188/P2192/P0128 (SA152) – This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) and some 2012-2013 Soul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-07-08	010000 STEERING TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT – Rev 2 – This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-29	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS – If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-01-18	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	130000 VISIBILITY TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING – Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-21	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING – Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-16	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) – This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-16	060000 ENGINE (PWS) TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE – DTC P0441 LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA280) – This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software upgrade for some 2012-2016MY Rio (UB), 2014-2016 Soul (PS), and 2012-2013MY Soul ( Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-31	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION – This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-10-31	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION – This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-04	170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-11-04	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-01-11	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) KIA: INFORMATION REGARDING WHEN ACTIVE ECO LOGIC IS ON A SLIGHT SHIFT SHUDDER IS FELT WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH ENGAGES OR DISENGAGES AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE NEEDS BE UPGRADED/REPROGRAM TO IMPROVE ACTIVE EC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-10-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE KIA: INFORMATION REGARDING WHEN ACTIVE ECO LOGIC IS ON A SLIGHT SHIFT SHUDDER IS FELT WHEN TORQUE CONVERTER DAMPER CLUTCH ENGAGES OR DISENGAGES AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE NEEDS BE UPGRADED/REPROGRAM TO IMPROVE ACTIVE EC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-05-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE KIA: NEW INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM WHICH SHOULD BE REP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-22	130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-17	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: SERVICE ACTION: MANUAL HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA148) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR 2012-13MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 11, 2011 TO JUNE 22, 2012, AND EQUIPP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-17	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER TSB: SERVICE ACTION: MANUAL HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA148) – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A CONTROLLER SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR 2012-13MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 11, 2011 TO JUNE 22, 2012, AND EQUIPP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: KDS – AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) – THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-19	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: KDS – AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) – THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-10-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE KIA: INFORMATION PROVIDED RELATING TO AN ENGINE WITH AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMANATING FROM THE HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER (HLAS) DUE TO A LACK OF OIL SUPPLY. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-11-01	111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES KIA: PERTAINING TO INFORMATION ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL WILL REPLACE THE POSITIVE (+) AND THE NEGATIVE (-). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-12-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	010000 STEERING SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-01	171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-11-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-08-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-01	350000 EQUIPMENT SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KIA: ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) THAT ILLUMINATES AND ECM NEEDS REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST GDS DOWNLOAD. MODEL 2012-14 RIO, 2012-14 SOUL. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-03-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) KIA: ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE HAS BEEN UPGRADED FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) THAT ILLUMINATES AND ECM NEEDS REPROGRAMMING WITH LATEST GDS DOWNLOAD. MODEL 2012-14 RIO, 2012-14 SOUL. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-03	100000 POWER TRAIN TSB: 6-SPD. A/T ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET /RELEARN – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE PCM/TCM. AFTER THE ADAPTIVE VALUES A Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-12	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-30	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER – DESICCANT REPLACEMENT – IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-19	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TSB: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2012MY OPTIMA (QF) AND SOME 2012MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, TO IMP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-19	350000 EQUIPMENT TSB: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2012MY OPTIMA (QF) AND SOME 2012MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, TO IMP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-12-19	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) TSB: OPTIMA (QF) AND SOUL (AM) AVN AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND BASE AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME 2012MY OPTIMA (QF) AND SOME 2012MY SOUL (AM) VEHICLES, TO IMP Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-22	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION ADJUSTMENT: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO ADJUST THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-02-22	117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION ADJUSTMENT: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO ADJUST THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-26	353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY N Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-06-26	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY N Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-07-01	161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS KIA: AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION WILL BE APPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES UNDERBODY COMPONENTS TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION. MODEL 2004-09 SPECTRA, 2006-10 OPTIMA, 2006-11 RIO 2007-10 RONDO AND 2010-13 SOUL. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2012 KIA Soul

2 Recalls for 2012 KIA Soul

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2012 KIA Soul

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303 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2012 KIA Soul

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