Defect Description For Recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul Vehicles Equipped With 1.6L Gasoline Direct InjeCTIon (Gdi) Engines. High Exhaust Gas Temperatures May Damage The Catalytic Converter, Possibly Resulting In Abnormal Engine Combustion And Damage To One Or More Of The Engine’S Pistons And Possible Piston ConneCTIng Rod Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SOUL
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
19V120000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
Effect Of Defect
Piston Damage May Result In An Engine Stall, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. A Broken ConneCTIng Rod May Puncture The Engine Block Allowing Engine Oil To Escape. The Leaking Oil May Contact The Exhaust, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Kia Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Upgrade The Catalytic Overheating ProteCTIon Engine Control Unit Logic To Prevent Overheating Of The Catalytic Converter. In Addition, The Catalytic Converter Will Also Be Replaced If It Has Been Damaged. Depending On The Extent Of Any Damage, The Engine May Also Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 17, 2019. Owners May Contact Kia Customer Service At 1-800-333-4542. Kia’S Number For This Recall Is Sc176.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20110708
End Of Manufacture
20160811
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
378967
Date Owners Notified
20190417
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20190222
Make Campaign Number
SC176