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NHTSARecalled Mar 29, 2023 · #23V218000

High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit

Hazard

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Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving. A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit
  • 2015-2019 Soul EV
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will update and/or replace the battery management system and software, as necessary, free of charge. The new software will illuminate the EV warning light, limit charging capacity, and reduce vehicle power if abnormal voltage is detected. If this occurs, the battery will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC267.

View the official CPSC notice