Kia Soul Recall R/2022/083: In The Event Of A Frontal Collision The Front Impact Sensors Could Become Disconnected And…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Apr 2022
- Launched
- 2,801
- vehicles in the UK
- 221040
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Soul vehicles built between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014. In the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected. The dealer will update the software in the Air Bag Control (ACU) the improved collision algorithm will ensure that airbags deploy properly in the event of a collision. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS EXPECTED Defect: In the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected. Remedy: Update the software in the Air Bag Control (ACU) the improved collision algorithm will ensure that airbags deploy properly in the event of a collision.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in the event of a frontal collision the front impact sensors could become disconnected and the air bags may not activate as expected.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software in the Air Bag Control (ACU) the improved collision algorithm will ensure that airbags deploy properly in the event of a collision. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Soul built between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014 may be included. Kia estimates 2,801 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 221040 or the DVSA reference R/2022/083. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoulDamage can occur in the air bag control unit | Urgent | R/2022/082 | |
| SoulLoss of directional control | Urgent | R/2016/100 | |
| SoulSteering rack may fail | Urgent | R/2014/093 | |
| Soul, SportageDrivers seat belt may not operate correctly following a collision | Urgent | R/2014/036 | |
| Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/055 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2022/082 on 11 Apr 2022, for damage can occur in the air bag control unit. The one launched after it was R/2022/104 on 3 May 2022, for the electrical connector to the ptc heater can overheat. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/083, launched 11 April 2022. 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.