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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–117 of 117, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 24, 2020–Dec 2, 2020.
Back to 2021 Kia SOUL problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10185021
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SC199_POC - Proof of Completion Card
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185021 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185017
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SC199 - Questions and Answers: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185017 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185016
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SC199 - Dealer Parts and Service Manager Notice: Notification to Dealer Parts and Service Managers advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185016 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10185015
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SC199 - Dealer Principal Notice: Notification to Dealer Principals advising them of a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on some 2019-2020 Forte; 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10185015 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186667
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TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to extracting âin use performance trackingâ emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10186667 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182529
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PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside environment conditions (such as sunlight glare, heavy rain, sunlight, snow, fog and/or substance/debris) causing a temporary concern. This stops operation causing Warning Lamp ON and/or Pop-up Message displayed on the cluster. This is a normal operation of the ADAS and once environment conditions improve and/or substance/debris are removed, the system will clear itself and operate normally.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10182529 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180656
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10180656 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179255
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PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.
Source record 10179255 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179231
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicleswhich may exhibit a MIL with certain DTC(s).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10179231 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177751
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10177751 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177747
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10177747 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10177750
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10177750 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176920
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the CVT system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and/or replace the IVT assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10176920 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176919
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SA424) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic and if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) on 2019-2021MY vehicles which may exhibit a MIL with the DTC(s) listed below. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the CVT system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin and/or replace the IVT assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10176919 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176071
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BRAKE AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURE FOR ESC HONKING NOISE - This bulletin provides information regarding the brake air bleeding procedure for 2020MY~ Soul (SK3) vehicles equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module which may exhibit a "honk" noise when using Idle Stop and Go (ISG) and/or Hill Start Assist Control (HAC).
Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10176071 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176070
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PITSTOP: BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) VARIANT CODING - POSSIBLE C166A87 - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system setting a DTC C166A87 after replacing a BCW module on 2020-2021 Soul (SK3) vehicles. After replacement, the BCW (BSD) variant coding needs to be performed using the KDS under S/W Management for the options equipped for that vehicle.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10176070 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10174520
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles on page 2. Refer to the shop manual on KGIS for the specific Kia model for the correct transmission fluid check/fill procedures.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10174520 at NHTSA