Every 2018 Kia Soul EV recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 23V724000
Oct 26, 2023Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 23V724000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V218000
Mar 29, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
- Risk
- A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267.
Full recall details for 23V218000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 22V031000
Jan 25, 2022Air Bags
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V031000 →
2018 Kia Soul EV complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Soul EV, reporting 1 crashes. Kia has issued at least 36 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System2
- Engine1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (20)
- Steering (7)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (5)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (3)
- Equipment (3)
Read Kia Soul EV owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 Kia Soul EV
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Vehicle Rollaway
RQ23005Opened Sep 10, 2023Closed Jan 16, 2024
- Pedestrian alert sounds
DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Soul EV. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“This is for 2018 Kia Soul EV. I stopped, placed the car in park and got out. Car then rolled down a hill with no one in the car. Causing an accident.”
2018 KIA SOUL EVAug 9, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11537405
“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Soul EV. The contact stated that the electrical system had experienced power fluctuations, which reduced the charging capacity of the battery to only 8 percent. The EV warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.”
2018 KIA SOUL EVNov 13, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11554850
“My 2018 kia soul EV has had a significantly decreased range, inconsistent charging, and a check EV light illuminating periodically. All of these are symptoms of the recall.”
2018 KIA SOUL EVMay 31, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524680
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