Front Air Bags May Not Deploy
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 22V096000 |
| Report Received Date | 2/18/2022 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Vehicles Affected | 128,280 |
| Completion Rate | 56.13% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
Issue
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Consequence Summary
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
