2018
Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.
4 reviewed 2018 configurations exist; the model-year authority does not guess which one a buyer has.
Reviewed issue applicability
Air Bags safety campaign: affected Kia Soul years
The cited record is bound to model year 2018; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.
Years in the published dossier
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Exact evidence receipts
clm_kia-soul-2018-recall-recall-22v031000-obs-45932018 Kia SoulEvidence: Limited confidence
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.”