Early Kia Soul EV models recalled for fire risk
in the battery pack. Kia said the exact cause remains unknown but noted that it believes the cause to be “abnormally excessive precipitate within the battery cells.”
Though the fires can occur while driving, there are a few warning signs that could indicate a problem. The recall documentation states that the batteries may not charge completely, the vehicle may exhibit a loss of range or range fluctuation, and the EV warning light may illuminate. Fire risk is frightening, but Kia said it’s only aware of three incidents related to the issue, and there have been no injuries as a result. Interestingly, the automaker’s ability to study the issue in the small number of burned vehicles has been hampered by damage caused by the intense fire suppression efforts required to extinguish battery fires.
Dealers will diagnose the issue using a software update that can detect abnormal cell voltage before a short circuit occurs. If the
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