How many recalls does the 2020 KIA SOUL have?

The 2020 KIA SOUL has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2020 KIA SOUL?

The most recent recall was issued on April 14, 2021 and relates to the engine system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2020 KIA SOUL?

Yes, there are 2 high-risk recalls for the 2020 KIA SOUL involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2020 KIA SOUL affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2020 KIA SOUL Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

2020 KIA SOUL Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2020 Kia Soul has 2 recalls, both centering on the same engine defect: faulty piston oil rings in the 2.0L engine that can cause accelerating internal wear, leading to stalling, sudden power loss, or an engine fire. As the rings degrade, the engine consumes oil faster than normal, and owners may notice unusual engine noise or an oil pressure warning light. Continuing to drive with these symptoms can lead to full engine failure. Oil escaping from a worn engine can also reach hot exhaust components and ignite. These recalls only affect Soul models equipped with the 2.0L engine.

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April 14, 2021

2020 KIA SOULTransport Canada Recall #2021225

ENGINE

Defect

On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.

Safety Risk

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. The dealer will also install a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update, to alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.

19,634 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC144

NHTSA (USA)

2020 KIA SOUL Recalls — Canada & USA

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