Some automotive recalls seem more mundane than others. Sometimes, even if these are crazy, it is important to respect them, because there is a real risk for the safety of the occupants. behold Come on confirms a major recall on Soul vehicles on the road in Canada. The problem is related to heated seats that could overheat and cause burns.
Heated seats that get too hot
The recall is directly related to heated seats in the Kia Soul from 2014 to 2019. Kia is recalling all models, regardless of version or engine, because the electric Soul is also affected. In total, 38,309 Kia Souls are affected.
The problem is with the system wiring. In certain situations, the heated seat system may become disconnected, causing dangerous overheating. Kia and Transport Canada even add that there is a serious risk of burns for the occupants.
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct them to bring their vehicle to their dealership to have the seat heater electronic control unit replaced. The dealership will also replace the seat heater cushion(s) if necessary.
It is not the first time
This recall joins another recent Kia recall regarding a fire risk in 2020 to 2024 Telluride SUVs. In this case, a problem with the front seat motor could lead to overheating and a fire. Affected Telluride owners will also receive a notice by mail and will be required to bring their vehicle to the dealership for repair.
In short, in any case, if you own a 2020 to 2024 Kia Telluride or a 2014 to 2019 Kia Soul, make sure your vehicle is transferred to your name at Kia Canada in order to receive the information. Otherwise, you can always go to the Kia Canada website with your VIN in hand to check if your vehicle is indeed affected by one of the two recalls.
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