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Kia Soul SK3 EV recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

On affected vehicles unintended deployment of the curtain air bags may occur due to a welding issue within the hybrid inflator.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Soul SK3 EV

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 03/04/2023 – 03/05/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 241043

What to do now

Airbags or seat belts on affected Kia Soul SK3 EV may not protect occupants as designed.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/218). Quoted as issued.

Summary

On affected vehicles unintended deployment of the curtain air bags may occur due to a welding issue within the hybrid inflator.

Defect

On affected vehicles unintended deployment of the curtain air bags may occur due to a welding issue within the hybrid inflator.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles carry out inspection of curtain air bags and replace if necessary

Models

Soul SK3 EV

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Kia Soul SK3 EV being recalled?

Airbags or seat belts on affected Kia Soul SK3 EV may not protect occupants as designed. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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