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KIA Soul Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

26
Total Recalls
1.3
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.9)
20
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
3 D
2011
3 C+
2012
3 B-
2013
3 B-
2014
5 A-
2015
4 A-
2016
2 C+
2017
1 F
2018
1 F
2019
1 F

Most Common Components

ENGINE
7
STRUCTURE
4
AIR BAGS
4
STEERING
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

AIR BAGS — The Air Bag Control Unit in your vehicle is a critical safety system that makes sure your airbags deploy in an accident. In some 2017-2019 Kia models, a cover on this unit could sh…

High Priority

AIR BAGS — The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) is a critical system that helps your airbags deploy in an accident. In some 2017-2019 Kia models, the ACU's cover could touch a sensitive chip and ru…

High Priority

AIR BAGS — Your vehicle's Air Bag Control Unit cover might be touching a sensitive electrical chip, which can damage it and prevent your air bags from deploying in a crash.

Critical

ENGINE — The engine in your Kia Soul has a component called the catalytic converter, which helps clean up exhaust gases. In some 2012-2016 models with 1.6L engines, high temperatures could …

Critical

STEERING — The pinion plug in your Soul is a small part that keeps the steering gear connected. If it's not secure, it can come loose.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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