Large Recall NHTSA · 15V123000 Reported March 2, 2015

Accelerator pedal may fracture

Q: What is recall 15V123000?

NHTSA recall 15V123000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on March 2, 2015. It addresses: Accelerator pedal may fracture. The recall affects approximately 208,858 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 208,858 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V123000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC116

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

208,858

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 2, 2015

Completion Rate

85.03

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 soul and soul electric vehicles manufactured july 21, 2013, to january 8, 2015. a section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.

Safety Consequence

If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2015. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc116.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V123000 or campaign SC116.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V123000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V123000?

NHTSA recall 15V123000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on March 2, 2015. It addresses: Accelerator pedal may fracture. The recall affects approximately 208,858 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V123000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC116. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.