Body: roof and pillarsRecall 14V-822 · 2010–2013 Kia Soul
Kia Motors America recall 14V-822 covers 95,314 2010–2013 Kia Soul for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V822000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,033 vehicles were listed as unreachable.