Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V218000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2019 soul ev vehicles equipped with an e400 battery Includes 2,689 affected units, High-Voltage Battery Pack May Short-Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2019 soul ev vehicles equipped with an e400 battery

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 18, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc267.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V218000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2023-03-29T00:00:00
Subject: High-voltage battery pack may short-circuit
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC267
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A battery electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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 of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 18, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc267.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.79

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NHTSA ID: 23V218000
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