NHTSA Recall 15V123000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 208,858 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 Kia Soul.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC116 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | March 2, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 24, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
Safety risk
If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116.
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 15V123000
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.