Air bag/restraint control module: softwareRecall 22V-096 · 2014 Kia Soul
Kia Motors America recall 22V-096 covers 128,280 2014 Kia Soul for a air bag/restraint control module: software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
The risk
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
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
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 11,874 vehicles were listed as unreachable.