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KIA — Soul (PS), Soul EV (PS EV)

Passenger car

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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KIA — Soul (PS), Soul EV (PS EV)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Frontal collision sensors (left and right) could disengage in the event of a collision. This can affect the deployment of the airbags, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident.
Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1626 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 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? Kia Soul and Soul EV cars made in South Korea may have a problem with sensors that help airbags work right.

What's happening? The left and right sensors that detect crashes might turn off. This could stop airbags from opening when needed.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Kia Soul or Soul EV from South Korea, your airbags might not work properly in a crash.

What should I do? Take your car to a Kia dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the sensors and fix the problem.

🤖 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
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Frontal collision sensors (left and right) could disengage in the event of a collision. This can affect the deployment of the airbags, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
April 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005866

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
KIA — Soul (PS), Soul EV (PS EV). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Frontal collision sensors (left and right) could disengage in the event of a collision. This can affect the deployment of the airbags, increasing the risk of injuries in the event of an accident. · Ori...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 1, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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