What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2021204
- Recall date
- 6 April 2021
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Soul
- Model years
- 2012 to 2016
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 8,908
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. rnNote: This campaign only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L GDI engine. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire. rn rnCorrective Actions: rnKia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. rnrnNote: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2021204.