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NHTSA Recall 14V822000: Roof and pillars (structure)

Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 95,314 vehicles. It affects 2010–2013 Kia Soul.

95,314
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (January 29)
NHTSA campaign14V822000
Manufacturer campaignSC112
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS
Report receivedDecember 29, 2014
Owner notificationJanuary 29, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.

Safety risk

A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.

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 recall 14V822000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Soul2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.