2019 Kia Soul Ev: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2019 Kia Soul Ev: 3 recalls, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #22V031000 · 2022 · 410,619 vehicles
What's wrong: The air bag control unit (acu) cover May contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage May result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Why it matters: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V218000 · 2023 · 2,689 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles equipped with an e400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack May experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
Why it matters: A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the ev warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free…
Transmission & drivetrain, Electrical Vehicle recall #23V724000 · 2023 · 6,262 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles. The parking mechanism May be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the park 'p' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
Why it matters: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Parking brake (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2019 Kia Soul Ev has 3 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 6 Soul Ev model years for complaints (well below the 6 average). Neighboring years: 2018 (3 complaints, 3 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Kia Soul Ev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2019 Kia Soul Ev. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2019 Kia Soul Ev problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (2), brakes (1), other / unknown (1).
Where can I get a 2019 Kia Soul Ev repair manual?
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