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NHTSARecalled Jul 2, 2020 · #20V389000

Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism

Hazard

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Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Unintended Movement Due to Damaged Park Mechanism
  • 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.

View the official CPSC notice