Kia Soul, Sportage Recall R/2014/036: Drivers Seat Belt May Not Operate Correctly Following A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 May 2014
- Launched
- 7,219
- vehicles in the UK
- 131106 &131S01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Soul, Sportage vehicles built between 23 August 2011 and 21 November 2012. The pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. The dealer will check the pre-tensioner and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. This could cause additional injuries during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS SEAT BELT MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY FOLLOWING A COLLISION Defect: It has been identified that the pre-tensioner may not function correctly during a collision. This could cause additional injuries during a collision. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the pre-tensioner and replace if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause additional injuries during a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will check the pre-tensioner and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Soul, Sportage built between 23 August 2011 and 21 November 2012 may be included. Kia estimates 7,219 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 131106 &131S01 or the DVSA reference R/2014/036. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportageKia Sportage vacuum pump recall | Urgent | R/2024/500 | |
| Ceed, Optima, Sportage, StonicThe mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal | Urgent | R/2023/255 | |
| Niro HEV, SportageA combination of the instrument cluster software and electrical noise while the vehicle is starting may result in cluster booting errors | Low | R/2023/211 | |
| SoulIn the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected | Urgent | R/2022/083 | |
| SoulDamage can occur in the air bag control unit | Urgent | R/2022/082 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2014/012 on 31 Mar 2014, for front suspension arm may fail. The one launched after it was R/2014/093 on 22 Aug 2014, for steering rack may fail. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/036, launched 8 May 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.