The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V822000·Announced 2014-12-29

Kia Recalls 2010-2013 Soul Vehicles for Sunroof Headliner Defect

Kia is recalling 2010-2013 Soul vehicles with sunroofs because a headliner plate may detach during airbag deployment, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that may increase the risk of injury during a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured between January 8, 2009, and October 2, 2013, that are equipped with a sunroof. The recall addresses a defect where a headliner plate may detach during the deployment of the curtain airbag.

A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash. The recall is expected to begin on February 2, 2015.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SOUL
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
95,314

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SOUL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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