2014 Kia Soul Recall: Front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit…
NHTSA campaign 22V096000 · Air Bags · filed Feb 18, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
The risk
Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V096000 (manufacturer number SC229). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.