NHTSA recall 23V218000
Electrical System · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Kia Soul Ev, 2016 Kia Soul Ev, 2017 Kia Soul Ev, 2018 Kia Soul Ev, 2019 Kia Soul Ev.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V218000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.