Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

NHTSA recall 20V389000 · announced July 2, 2020 · filed by Kia Motors America · 3,714 units affected

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.

The risk

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit software, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC191.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Kia Soul Ev
• 2016 Kia Soul Ev

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.