2014 Kia SOUL EV
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Kia SOUL EV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.
2014 Kia SOUL EV at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2014 Kia SOUL EV recalls 1
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall su…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia SOUL EV. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Steering
On certain vehicles previously repaired under recalls 2014-237 or 2015-535, the pinion plug may not have been secured properly. As a result, the pinion gear may separate from the steering gear assembly causing a loss of steering which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the pinion plug to ensure that the recall repa…
Transport Canada #2017514 · Oct 2017Steering
On certain vehicles, insufficient adhesive may have been applied to the steering gear pinion plug at time of assembly. This could allow the plug to loosen and potentially separate from the steering gear assembly, causing a loss of steering which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a new pinion plug with properly app…
Transport Canada #2015535 · Nov 2015Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Kia SOUL EV
The Kia Soul EV, also known as Kia e-Soul, is a battery electric subcompact crossover hatchback manufactured by Kia, produced from 2014 to 2024. It is the battery electric variant of the Soul.
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