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Kia Soul II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 5
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 GDi 132Petrol · 132 hp 1.6 CRDi 128Diesel · 128 hp 1.6 CRDi 136Diesel · 136 hp 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT7Diesel · 136 hp EV 109Electric · 109 hp	Rappel : capteur frontal et airbags

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : capteur frontal et airbags
Manufacturer recall
Un souci de capteur frontal peut retarder le déploiement des airbags. Un rappel d'avril 2022 concerne les Soul, Soul EV compris, fabriquées entre mai 2016 et décembre 2018.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.6 GDi 132, 1.6 CRDi 128, 1.6 CRDi 136, 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT7, EV 109
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Kia Soul 2 (2014-2019) — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

16 December 2022 — Les capteurs frontaux de collision (gauche et droite) pourraient se désengager en cas de collision. Cela peut affecter le déploiement des coussins gonflables, ce qui augmente le risque de blessures en cas d’accident.
Models or references
Soul (ps), soul ev (ps ev) voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Kia Niro I	3	1	5.0/5
Hyundai Kona I	1	1	4.0/5
Citroën C4 Cactus I	1	5	2.0/5
Seat Arona I	3	1	4.5/5
Kia Stonic I	1	1	4.5/5
Nissan Juke II	1	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Soul II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Soul II: Rappel : capteur frontal et airbags.

Which versions of the Kia Soul II are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Soul II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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