Active Safety RecallKia SC116NHTSA 15V-123
Kia Soul Power Loss Recall Power Loss Recall · 2014–2015
Kia has issued 1 power loss safety recall covering certain 2014–2015 Soul vehicles. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 15V-123Soul · 2014–2015
$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 2014–2015 Soul
Model years 2014–2015 are covered by these campaigns. Other Soul model years are not part of this recall — see the Soul recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 15V-123 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this power loss 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 15V-123 (Kia SC116)02/03/2015
Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
What happened: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
The risk: If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 15V-123 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC116 — 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.
Power Loss Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Soul before the power loss recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (15V-123) 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 2014–2015 Kia Soul vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 15V-123). 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 15V-123 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 15V-123.