2015 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul Ev — Electrical system: software
Published July 2, 2020 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V389000, published July 2, 2020. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2015 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul Ev — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
Get an email if KIA has another recall
Free. We only write when there's a new recall that matches. Unsubscribe in one click.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- SOUL EV
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 KIA SOUL EV | 2016 KIA SOUL EV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
- NHTSA2026 Kia Ev9 | 2025 Kia Ev9 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerAugust 24, 2026
- NHTSA2022 Kia Ev6 | 2023 Kia Ev6 | 2024 Kia Ev6 | 2024 Kia Ev9 — Electrical system: propulsion system: tractionJuly 6, 2026
- NHTSA2020 Kia Telluride | 2021 Kia Telluride | 2022 Kia Telluride | 2023 Kia Telluride | 2024 Kia Telluride —July 6, 2026
- NHTSA2027 Kia Telluride | 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid — Seat belts: frontJune 3, 2026
- NHTSA2020 Jayco Melbourne Prestige | 2020 Entegra Qwest | 2019 Jayco Melbourne Prestige | 2021 Jayco Melbourne |July 2, 2020
- NHTSA2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 FreightlinerJuly 2, 2020
Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Kia Soul Ev | 2016 Kia Soul Ev — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V389000 on July 2, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SOUL EV.