2016 KIA SOUL Recall
- Campaign:
- 17V608000 on 10/01/2017
- Component:
- Steering
- Manufactured:
- 07/20/2013 - 09/29/2015
- Affected:
- 342,381
- Defect:
- Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 soul and soul ev vehicles. the pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
- Consequence:
- If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 16, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc155. note: this recall supersedes campaigns 14v-332 and 15v-736. vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2016 KIA SOUL TSBs (39)
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE-100R2
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma), optima (tf/qf), forte (yd) and sportage (sl) vehicles to address
- Bulletin:
- TSBBOD124
- Component:
- 151200 seat belts:front:webbing
- Summary:
- Service action: 2014 - 2016 my soul (ps) and soul (ps ev) rear center seat belt webbing guide replacement (sa206) - this bulletin provides the procedure for the replacement of the seat belt webbing guide for the rear center seat in 2014~201
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE096R2
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service action: uvo upgrade - sorento (uma), rio (ub), soul (ps), and sedona (yp) (sa209) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2016my sorento (uma), rio (ub), soul (ps) and sedona (yp) vehicles (see pr
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG151R1
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Service action: ecm/tcm shift logic improvement (sa207) - this bulletin provides information related to the ecm/tcm software upgrade for some 2016my soul (ps) vehicles to improve transmission 'shift-feel' when downshifting (6-5-4).
- Bulletin:
- TSBSST041
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. this special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE094
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Service action: low voltage dc-dc converter (ldc) system logic improvement (sa201) - this bulletin provides information related to the reprogramming of the low voltage dc-dc converter (ldc) system of some 2015~2016my soul ev (ps ev) vehicle
- Bulletin:
- TSBGEN078
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder program - all models excluding k900 and soul ev -kia motors america, inc. is pleased to announce the launch of an all-new pre-delivery inspection (pdi) and owner delivery folder progra
- Bulletin:
- PS425
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Avn displays "unable to start vehicle" warning message - on some 2015~16my soul ev (ps ev) vehicles, a customer may complain that a warning message ('unable to start vehicle') is being displayed on the navigation head unit screen. this cond
- Bulletin:
- PS428
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Simplified uvo e-services activation procedure - this article outlines the simplified activation procedure for vehicles equipped with uvo e-services. (excluding 2016 k900 and soul ev)
- Bulletin:
- TSBGEN072R1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Tsb: electric vehicle (ev) service handling procedures - this technical service bulletin will address proper electric vehicle (ev) customer and service handling procedures. there are unique ev related service procedures, special service too
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE100R3
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: uvo system upgrade (sa222) - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014~2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl) 2015~2016my sedo
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. this procedure will now be req
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA049R1
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: 6-spd. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. after the adaptive values a
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE113R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: android auto'/apple carplay' software download - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading avn 4.0 and uvo 3.0 audio system software to include android auto and apple carplay software.
- Bulletin:
- PS447
- Component:
- 260000 forward collision avoidance
- Summary:
- Forward collision warning (fcw) indicator shown on cluster without dtc(s) - on some 2016 my soul (ps) vehicles, you may see a forward collision warning (fcw) indicator may appear on the instrument cluster with no dtc'spresent. this conditio
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE089
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
- Bulletin:
- PS266R1
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Pitstop: hvac receiver/dryer - desiccant replacement - in the event of a hvac system concern in which metal particles or shards have contaminated the system, the desiccant or the entire a/c receiver/dryer assembly may need to be replaced. t
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE089
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Tsb: navigation head unit sd card replacement - this bulletin describes the sd card exchange/replacement procedure related to error messages that may be displayed on the navigation screen when the incorrect sd card is inserted. note: only n
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG161
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc16) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- PS472R1
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: hvac ventilation logic operation - starting with 14my soul (ps) (with the exception of psev) and complete new models such as k900 (kh), sedona (yp), sorento (uma), optima (jfa), sportage (ql), and 17my forte (yd, ydm), etc., equipp
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS469
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Pitstop: manual evaporative emissions test for hard to find/small leaks - if the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated with dtc(s) p0442, p0455, p0456, or p0457 (evaporative emissions system-leak detected) and the evaporative (eva
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE100R4
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Tsb: uvo system upgrade - this bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the uvo system on some 2014-2016my soul (ps), sorento (xma)/(uma), optima (tf hev), forte (yd), sportage (sl), 2015-2016my sedona (yp), and 2014-2015(my) optima (q
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG164R1
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: service action: ecu upgrade - dtc p0441 logic improvement (sa280) - this bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-2016 soul (ps), and 2012-2013my soul (
- Bulletin:
- PS476
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Pitstop: intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration ? restricted fuel line - customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration. the malfunction indicator lamp may not illuminate or dtc p0
- Bulletin:
- PS493
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Tsb: defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling - starting with 2010my, all kia vehicles, except rio (jb), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. depending on the spe
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ENG164
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Combination tsb / service action: ecu upgrade ? dtc p0441 logic improvement (sa280) - this bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-2016 soul (ps), and 2012-
- Bulletin:
- PS474
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Pitstop: tpms sensor position - when diagnosing tpms-related dtcs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. the tpms positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a kds.
- Bulletin:
- PS483
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Pitstop: headlights flicker/intermittently operate or remain on indefinitely - if a customer has a concern regarding intermittent flickering, inoperative headlights, or that the headlights stay on indefinitely after the vehicle is turned of
- Bulletin:
- TSB-ELE091R1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb: identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange (ele091) (rev 1) - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG161R1
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc16) - revised - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicle
- Bulletin:
- TSBELE091R3
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Tsb - identifying head unit software version for direct exchange - this bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.
- Bulletin:
- PS530
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Pitstop - duplicate camshaft part numbers - this pitstop provides information regarding the duplicate exhaust camshaft part numbers available for 2014-2016my soul (ps) models, equipped with the 2.0l gdi engine. both part numbers listed belo
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA047_R2
- Component:
- 106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
- Summary:
- Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. this bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
- Bulletin:
- PS476_R1
- Component:
- 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Summary:
- Pitstop - intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon acceleration - restricted fuel line - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. customers may experience an intermittent lack of power or hesitation upon accele
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- Bulletin:
- TSBFUE038
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Tsb - canister close valve inspection and air drain case replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the air drain case on some 2014-18my soul (ps), produced from july 21, 2013 through june 1, 201
- Bulletin:
- TSBENG164_R2
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb - ecu upgrade ? dtc p0441 logic improvement - this bulletin has been revised and is no longer a service action. bulletin provides information related to the engine control unit (ecu) software upgrade for some 2012-2016my rio (ub), 2014-
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