KIA Soul (2012-2016): Engine
Recall 19V120000 · Feb 22, 2019 · Kia Motors America
378,967
vehicles affected
378,967
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V120000
- Date
- Feb 22, 2019
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 378,967
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine; Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control > Catalytic convertor
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
What can happen
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a 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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V120000?
1 model: Kia Soul (2012-2016), about 378,967 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V120000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced.
What can happen?
Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.