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2021 Kia Soul recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Soul, filed between April 13, 2021 and February 17, 2025. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 25V099000 | February 17, 2025 | Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 21V259000 | April 13, 2021 | Engine |
Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal/mechanical (25V099000)
Filed February 17, 2025
What is wrong. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
What could happen. Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC336.
Engine (21V259000)
Filed April 13, 2021
What is wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.
What could happen. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2021 Kia Soul may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Kia dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Kia may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Kia customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Soul
- 2023 (4)
- 2022 (1)
- 2020 (1)
- 2019 (1)
- 2018 (1)
- 2017 (1)
- 2016 (2)
- 2015 (4)
- 2014 (5)
- 2013 (3)
- 2012 (3)
- 2011 (3)
- 2010 (3)
- All years
More: all Kia recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.
2021 Kia Soul recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Soul have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Soul. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2021 Kia Soul free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2021 Kia Soul was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.