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2023 Kia Soul Recalls

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

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 23V531000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

1

Urgent advisories

Feb 17, 2025

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is above 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 Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2023 Kia Soul recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V099000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Feb 17, 2025

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.

Safety consequence

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V830000

Air Bags

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Dec 22, 2023

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.

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

Campaign details
Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 23V531000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid / Lubricant › Pump

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Jul 31, 2023

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

Safety consequence

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V298000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Reported Apr 26, 2023

What is recalled

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Safety consequence

A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

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

Campaign details

Other Kia Soul model years

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2023 Kia Soul recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Soul have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2023 Kia Soul. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2023 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