2020 Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Kia Soul. Each is fixed free of charge by a Kia dealer.
Key takeaways
- 1 NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2020 Kia Soul.
- Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, with no expiry for safety recalls.
- Confirm with your VIN - a model-year recall may not include your car.
ENGINE
Campaign 21V259000 · 2021-04-13Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other 2020 Kia Soul specs
Other Soul years
Recall records are published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and shown here as received. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, so the definitive check is your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.