2021 Kia SOUL Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2021 Kia SOUL Recalls
The 2021 Kia SOUL has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Kia dealership.
If you own a 2021 Kia SOUL, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Kia. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2021 Kia SOUL recall repaired, contact your nearest Kia dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Kia SOUL has a total of 31 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Kia SOUL recalls →
2021 Kia SOUL Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia SOUL have?
The 2021 Kia SOUL has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2021 Kia SOUL recalls?
The 2021 Kia SOUL recalls affect the following components: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Are 2021 Kia SOUL recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Kia dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2021 Kia SOUL has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.