Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 6,262 Soul EV vehicles from the 2015-2019 model years. The parking mechanism in these vehicles may become damaged, which can lead to the vehicle moving unexpectedly when the gear shift is set to 'Park' if the parking brake is not engaged. This recall expands upon and replaces a previous recall (20V-389), meaning vehicles that were already repaired under the older recall must be brought in again for this new software update.
If the parking mechanism fails, the vehicle can roll away unexpectedly while powered on, significantly increasing the risk of a crash or injury to bystanders. To prevent this, owners should always engage the electronic parking brake before exiting the vehicle.
Electronic control unit software update
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response