2016 KIA SOUL Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Kia Soul has 5 recalls, the most serious of which include a high-voltage battery that can short-circuit and catch fire, complete loss of steering if the pinion gear separates, and an engine that can stall or shed a broken connecting rod through the engine block. The steering and battery fire risks apply across both standard and Soul EV trims, while the engine concern affects only 1.6L GDI-equipped models, where high exhaust temperatures can damage the catalytic converter, leading to piston failure and a possible oil-spilling breach of the engine block. Two recalls address the Soul EV's parking mechanism: a damaged park pawl can allow the vehicle to roll even with the gear selector in Park, and a software issue can cause the same damage if the driver shifts into Park before the car has fully stopped. Both point to the same real-world risk of unintended rollaway when the parking brake is not engaged.