Active Safety RecallKia SC112Kia SC226Kia SC229Kia SC289NHTSA 14V-822NHTSA 22V-031NHTSA 22V-096NHTSA 23V-830
Kia Soul Air Bag Recall Air Bag Recalls · 2011–2024
Kia has issued 4 air bag safety recalls covering certain 2011–2024 Soul vehicles. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 14V-822Soul · 2011–2013
NHTSA 22V-031Forte, Sedona, Soul · 2017–2019
NHTSA 22V-096Soul · 2014
NHTSA 23V-830Seltos, Soul · 2023–2024
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2011–2024 Soul
Model years 2011–2024 are covered by these campaigns. Other Soul model years are not part of this recall — see the Soul recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
4 open NHTSA campaigns
This page covers NHTSA 14V-822, 22V-031, 22V-096, 23V-830 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this air bag issue on Soul. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 14V-822 (Kia SC112)29/12/2014
Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
The risk: A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
NHTSA 22V-031 (Kia SC226)25/01/2022
Air Bags
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
The risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA 22V-096 (Kia SC229)18/02/2022
Air Bags: Frontal
What happened: 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 free 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.
NHTSA 23V-830 (Kia SC289)22/12/2023
Air Bags
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
The risk: An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 14V-822, 22V-031, 22V-096, 23V-830 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC112, SC226, SC229, SC289 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Air Bag Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Soul before the air bag recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (14V-822, 22V-031, 22V-096, 23V-830) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2011–2024 Kia Soul vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 14V-822, 22V-031, 22V-096, 23V-830). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used Soul. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 14V-822, 22V-031, 22V-096, 23V-830 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 14V-822 · NHTSA 22V-031 · NHTSA 22V-096 · NHTSA 23V-830.