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2016 Kia Soul recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2016 Kia Soul, newest first.

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2 recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Soul. The most recent was on Feb. 22, 2019. Owners also sent NHTSA 816 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine (1), engine and engine cooling (1), steering (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

816 complaints about the 2016 Kia Soul were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 28 mention a crash, 35 a fire, 25 injuries.

  • Engine561recall on record
  • Unknown Or Other123
  • Engine And Engine Cooling106recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System84
  • Power Train62
  • Electrical System56

My car is under 130000 miles and about two years ago I already had to replace one catalytic converter. The past six months the oil usage of my car, which has always been high and requires frequent topping off and more…

Sept. 16, 2026 · Engine

Was driving car lost power of steering and brakes black smoke filled vehicle I jumped out of the car and it went up in flames . The vehicle behind me said the flames were coming out of my front engine

Sept. 13, 2026 · Engine
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record
  • Engine Fires EA21003 · opened Dec. 22, 2021 · closed Feb. 5, 2024

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2016 Kia Soul recalls

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  • Feb. 22, 2019Kia Soul: Engine Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust…
  • Sept. 29, 2017Kia Soul, Soul EV: Steering Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the…