Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module — Software
Air Bags — Frontal

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (8)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• 2014MY Soul ACU Chronology
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• SC229 – 2014 MY SOUL VEHICLES AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A: March 31, 2022
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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