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2012 Kia Soul

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Park outside Service brakes

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 1,730,192 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V652000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine

Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 378,967 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V120000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.

A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 95,314 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V822000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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