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2016 Kia Soul Ev Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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4

NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Oct 26, 2023

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Kia Soul Ev average of 3.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL), appearing in 2 campaigns.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Kia Soul Ev recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 23V724000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Oct 26, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V218000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Mar 29, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V389000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Jul 2, 2020

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V608000

Steering

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Sep 29, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2016 Kia Soul Ev recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Soul Ev have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Kia Soul Ev. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Kia Soul Ev?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology