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🧸 Product FR May 31, 2024

kia — kia soul ev voiture de tourisme

lorsque le véhicule est en charge et que le frein de stationnement n’est pas actionné manuellement, des mouvements involontaires du véhicule peuvent se produire même si le levier de changement de vitesse est en position de stationnement, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident et de...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
kia — kia soul ev voiture de tourisme
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
When the vehicle is charging and the parking brake is not manually engaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur even with the gear shift in park, increasing the risk of accident and injury.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 835 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a car that can roll by itself when it is being charged and the parking brake is not set.

What's happening? Some Kia Soul EV cars may move without warning while plugged in if the parking brake is not pushed by hand.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Kia Soul EV in France, your car could be part of this issue.

What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer to have the parking brake checked. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
kia
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · lorsque le véhicule est en charge et que le frein de stationnement n’est pas actionné manuellement, des mouvements involontaires du véhicule peuvent se produire même si le levier de changement de vitesse est en position de stationnement, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident et de blessure.

First published
May 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48055/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
kia — kia soul ev voiture de tourisme. When the vehicle is charging and the parking brake is not manually engaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur even with the gear shift in park, increasing the risk of accident and injury.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 31, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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