Kia Soul SK3 EV Recall R/2020/374: The Vehicle's Integrated Electronic Brake Motor Control Software Logic Can Automatically…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2021
- Launched
- 1,834
- vehicles in the UK
- 201128
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Soul SK3 EV vehicles built between 20 April 2018 and 25 November 2020. The vehicle,s Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection of an abnormal sensor signal. The dealer will update the software controlling the IEB. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicle,s Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection of an abnormal sensor signal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE VEHICLE'S INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC BRAKE MOTOR CONTROL SOFTWARE LOGIC CAN AUTOMATICALLY DISABLE MOTOR OPERATION UPON DETECTION OF AN ABNORMAL SENSOR SIGNAL Defect: The vehicle�s Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection of an abnormal sensor signal. Remedy: Update the software controlling the IEB.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicle's integrated electronic brake motor control software logic can automatically disable motor operation upon detection of an abnormal sensor signal.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software controlling the IEB. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Soul SK3 EV built between 20 April 2018 and 25 November 2020 may be included. Kia estimates 1,834 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 201128 or the DVSA reference R/2020/374. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul SK3 EVKia Soul SK3 curtain airbag recall | Urgent | R/2024/218 | |
| SportageKia Sportage vacuum pump recall | Urgent | R/2024/500 | |
| Carens RP, Carens UN, Optima TF, Picanto SA and 5 moreKia HECU fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2024/465 | |
| EV9Kia EV9 IEB upgrade for RSPA function | Urgent | R/2024/406 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto ISLA upgrade | Low | R/2024/367 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2020/363 on 16 Nov 2020, for the vehicle may experience a loss of power due to insufficient fuel supply to the engine. The one launched after it was R/2021/002 on 1 Feb 2021, for if the ecall system is activated the VIN number may not be transmitted. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/374, launched 11 January 2021. 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.