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2019 Kia Soul Recalls

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

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jan 25, 2022

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia Soul average of 2.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2019 Kia Soul recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V031000

Air Bags

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Jan 25, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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

Campaign details

Other Kia Soul model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2019 Kia recall reports

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2019 Kia Soul recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Soul have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2019 Kia Soul. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 Kia Soul?

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