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These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.
2 Recalls for 2015 KIA Soul EV
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-29 | STEERING | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign. |
| 2020-07-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park ‘P’ before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park ‘P’ position and the parking brake is not applied. Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC191. |
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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2015 KIA Soul EV
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5 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2015 KIA Soul EV
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-02 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10992957 | |||
| 2017-04-10 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10971756 | |||
| 2019-01-01 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11164351 | |||
| 2018-04-25 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11089999 | |||
| 2018-03-06 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11076517 |
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102 Investigations for 2015 KIA Soul EV
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | |
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | |
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | ||
| 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 | |
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ||
| 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:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | |
| 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:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | |
| 2019-03-29 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL: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 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | |
| 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 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | |
| 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:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | |
| 2019-03-29 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | ||
| 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:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | ||
| 2019-03-29 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| 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: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 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ||
| 2019-03-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| 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:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |
| 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:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |
| 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 | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |
| 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:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | |
| 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 | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |
| 2018-08-21 | 2019-05-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.
72 Service Alerts for 2015 KIA Soul EV
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-04-07 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE – 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") |
| 2022-04-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE – 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") |
| 2021-10-05 | 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") |
| 2021-09-13 | 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") |
| 2021-09-15 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2014-2016MY Soul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-15 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2014-2016MY Soul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-15 | 061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: 1.6L GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P050A ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA485) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2014-2016MY Soul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-10 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the renotification to the 2014-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2002B) performed. Upon completion, Kia will warrant any Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-10 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION – This document is the renotification to the 2014-2016 MY Soul vehicle owners advising them to have the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2002B) performed. Upon completion, Kia will warrant any Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-19 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE – 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") |
| 2021-06-04 | 130000 VISIBILITY
PIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES – This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor. 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") |
| 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") |
| 2020-08-07 | 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – 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 bulle Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-07 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – 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 bulle 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") |
| 2020-07-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Manageme Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR – This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV/EV), Soul (PS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-03 | 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR – This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV/EV), Soul (PS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-06-03 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR – This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV/EV), Soul (PS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-10-15 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: 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 t 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") |
| 2020-03-23 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-14 | 114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
TSBCHA098: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR GUIDE FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – This bulletin provides the repair guide for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2019MY Kia EV/Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid vehicles listed (see table), whi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-17 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may exper Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-17 | 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may exper Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-17 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may exper Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-08-28 | 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSBCHA098_R1: IBAU SYSTEM REPAIR FOR NOISE AND AIR BLEEDING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the repair procedure for the Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (iBAU) system on some 2014-2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-12-20 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – BMS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY PACK OR BMS – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2015-2017MY Soul EV (PSEV) vehicles, produced from July 15, 2014 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-18 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: P/HEV NO START ? SHIFT BEFORE READY – This Pitstop provides information regarding possible customer complaint of intermittent ?No-Start?. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-12 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB – Combination TSB/SA: Battery Management System (BMS) Logic Improvement (ELE134/SA297) (Rev 1) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Battery Management Syst Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-02 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PITSTOP – EXTRACTING BMS DATA FOR RANGE CONCERNS PRIOR TO PERFORMING UPDATES – For any customers experiencing a range concern with their vehicle, all Battery Management System (BMS) current data should be extracted and reviewed to verify th 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") |
| 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") |
| 2017-10-25 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – SERVICE ACTION: OBC UPDATE, INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA306) – This bulletin provides the procedure to update, inspect, and if necessary, replace the On-Board Charger (OBC) on some 2015-17MY Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles, produced fro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-06-06 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU UPGRADE: BMS (BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA297) – This bulletin provides information related to the BMS (Battery Management System) software upgrade for some Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles produced from Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-12-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT – This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 – 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 – 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-12-20 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT – This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015 – 2017MY Soul EV (PS EV), 2016 – 2017MY K900 (KH), and 2017MY Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). It is important to Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-10-28 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE – This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as “high-voltage batteries” or H 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") |
| 2014-10-14 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: CHARGE PORT MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE CONCERNS – When attempting to use the manual/emergency release for the charge port on 2015MY Soul EV, it may appear as if the mechanism attached to the release handle has become detached from its m Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-14 | 358100 EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
PITSTOP: CHARGE PORT MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE CONCERNS – When attempting to use the manual/emergency release for the charge port on 2015MY Soul EV, it may appear as if the mechanism attached to the release handle has become detached from its m Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-08 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT ON SOUL EV – This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015MY Soul EV (PS EV). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-13 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS – The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in on Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-13 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS – The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in on 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") |
| 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") |
| 2015-05-22 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
PITSTOP: CHECKING FOR BATTERY STATE OF HEALTH (SOH) AFTER RANGE PERFORMANCE COMPLAINTS – WHEN ENCOUNTERING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RELATED TO LOWER THAN EXPECTED RANGE PERFORMANCE FROM THE VEHICLE, CHECK AND RECORD THE BATTERY STATE OF HEALTH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-18 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB: 12V AND HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY RECEIVING INSPECTION AND IN STORAGE MAINTENANCE – THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING THE 12V AND THE HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES ON SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES WHILE IN DEALER INVENTORY. AL 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") |
| 2015-06-29 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2015, TO RESOLVE CONCERNS RELATED T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-06-29 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE OF SOME SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 1, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2015, TO RESOLVE CONCERNS RELATED T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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