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2016 Kia Soul

2 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 12:35
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 ↗
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Repair soon Steering

If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 342,381 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V608000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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