• September 25, 2023BrakesPark outside

  HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

  NHTSA campaign 23V-652 · 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: 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. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

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

  The remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

• February 22, 2019Engine and cooling

  Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine

  NHTSA campaign 19V-120 · 378,967 vehicles potentially affected · Engine

  The defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L 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.

  The risk: Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

  The remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.

• December 29, 2014Body and structure

  Headliner Plate Detachment

  NHTSA campaign 14V-822 · 95,314 vehicles potentially affected · Structure

  The defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.

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

  The remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.

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A campaign rarely covers every Soul built in 2013. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Kia Soul model years

• 2022 1
• 2021 2
• 2020 1
• 2019 1
• 2018 1
• 2017 1
• 2016 2
• 2015 4
• 2014 5
• 2012 3
• 2011 3
• 2010 3

Common questions

Does the 2013 Kia Soul have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2013 Kia Soul: 23V-652 (HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire); 19V-120 (Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine); 14V-822 (Headliner Plate Detachment).

How do I know if my 2013 Kia Soul has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Is it safe to drive the 2013 Kia Soul?

Campaign 23V-652 carries a “park outside” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.