Vehicle recall 22V096000 · February 18, 2022
2014 Kia Soul
The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
- Consequence
- Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
- Notes
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 18, 2022
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC229
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 128,280
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module › Software; Air bags › Frontal
Vehicles covered
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