Model Year Problem Record

Kia Soul 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Kia Soul: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

135Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

103Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

57Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Brakes16

Engine14

Vehicle Speed Control9

Lighting7

Tires6

Wheels5

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5

Fuel and Propulsion System5

Seat Belts4

Suspension4

Latches, Locks and Linkages2

Equipment2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V388000.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V822000.

Air Bags21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V114000.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V388000Reported August 31, 2010 - 35,185 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 35,185 vehicles across all affected models.

13V114000Reported April 1, 2013 - 980,377 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 980,377 vehicles across all affected models.

14V822000Reported December 29, 2014 - 95,314 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 95,314 vehicles across all affected models.