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2020 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

Apr 13, 2021

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 Engine, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2020 Kia Soul recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V259000

Engine

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Apr 13, 2021

What is recalled

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

Safety consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.

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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2020 Kia Soul recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Soul have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2020 Kia Soul. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2020 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