NHTSA recall 23V-724 (23V724000)
electrical system recall reported October 26, 2023 - about 6,262 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V724000
- Also written as
- 23V-724
- Manufacturer number
- SC287
- Reported
- October 26, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,262
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.
Why it is dangerous
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC287. This recall expands and replaces recall number 20V-389. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-389 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-724 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.