Kia Soul Ps Ev: Kia Soul Ps Ev Battery Management System Upgrade

Kia Soul PS EV Recall Summary Kia is recalling 610 Soul PS EV vehicles because the battery management system may fail to detect problems with individual battery cells in the high-voltage battery pack. Kia will update the battery management system software and replace the battery management system or wiring if needed to fix the issue. If a warning light activates after the software update, the high-voltage battery will also be replaced.

Recalling firm
KIA
Product
Vehicles: KIA SOUL PS EV. Units affected: 610
Reason
On affected vehicles the battery management system may not detect a battery cell abnormality within the high-voltage battery pack Remedy: On affected vehicles the battery management system software will be updated and if necessary the battery management system and associated wiring will be replaced to allow this update to be carried out. After update is completed If a warning is then activated the High Voltage battery will also need to be replaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2024-02-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f5dee887-d911-4d26-a940-c85896890ed7