Kia · Canada · Crit
Kia Soul EV: High Voltage
Affects Kia Soul EV · 2015–2019 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain electric vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the high-voltage battery could short circuit while driving. Note: This recall replaces recall RC180 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2023-181). Vehicles that received a software update under that recall don't require this repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit in the battery could cause a fire. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to update the battery management system software and, if necessary, replace the high-voltage battery.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.