Kia Soul PS EV Recall R/2024/030: The Park Mechanism Within The Gear Drive Unit (GDU) Might Fail To Engage When Park Is…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Feb 2024
- Launched
- 975
- vehicles in the UK
- 231127
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Soul PS EV vehicles built between 26 November 2013 and 12 November 2018. The park mechanism within the Gear Drive Unit (GDU) might fail to engage when ,Park, is selected. The dealer will upgrade the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) for automatic activation when the gear shift lever is moved to the Park position. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The park mechanism within the Gear Drive Unit (GDU) might fail to engage when ,Park, is selected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The park mechanism within the Gear Drive Unit (GDU) might fail to engage when Park is selected Defect: The park mechanism within the Gear Drive Unit (GDU) might fail to engage when �Park� is selected� Remedy: Upgrade the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) for automatic activation when the gear shift lever is moved to the Park position. This will prevent unintended vehicle movement or rolling away when parked in case of transmission pawl failure.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the park mechanism within the Gear Drive Unit (GDU) might fail to engage when Park is selected.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) for automatic activation when the gear shift lever is moved to the Park position.
Are You Affected?
Soul PS EV built between 26 November 2013 and 12 November 2018 may be included. Kia estimates 975 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 231127 or the DVSA reference R/2024/030. 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 PS EVKia Soul PS EV battery management system upgrade | Urgent | R/2024/010 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2024/010 on 16 Feb 2024, for kia Soul PS EV battery management system upgrade. The one launched after it was R/2024/163 on 11 Apr 2024, for kia EV6 and Niro SG2 driveshaft recall. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/030, launched 16 February 2024. 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.