Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia Is Recalling 137,000 Souls And Seltos For Engine Concerns

Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire

Engine damage can cause a vehicle stall or fire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V099000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Its Shop Time Mondays: Ford, Kia And Ram Are Recalling Vehicles

1. Replacement Air Bag Inflator Incorrectly Installed

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V306000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components AIR BAGS

2020 Kia Soul GT: The Brand's Out Of The Box Vehicle

Highlight: The Soul is also available in an all-electric configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $28,710 (Base Model: $18,485)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a temporary spare tire; hillstart assist control system; vehicle stability control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a forward collision avoidance system; and a lane keep assist system

2020 Kia Soul GT: The Brand’s Second Generation Boxy Crossover

Highlight: The Soul is available in an all-electric configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $28,710 (Base Model: $18,485)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; a temporary spare tire; hillstart assist control system; vehicle stability control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a forward collision avoidance system; and a lane keep assist system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai Tuscon And Kia Soul Are In The Hot Seat

1. Overheated Catalytic Converter May Damage Engine

Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE