The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V123000·Announced 2015-03-02

Kia Recalls 2014-2015 Soul Vehicles Due to Accelerator Pedal Defect

Kia is recalling 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles because a section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture, potentially causing difficulty accelerating and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the accelerator pedal that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured between July 21, 2013, and January 8, 2015. The recall involves a defect where a section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.

If the accelerator pedal is bent or broken, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 24, 2015.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper 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 — Sedan / Hatchback
Hazard
Affected units
208,858

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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