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2012 Kia Soul: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Kia Soul as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
3Safety recalls
515Owner complaints to NHTSA
5Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2012 Kia Soul owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2012 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- EngineFeb 2019 · Campaign 19V120000
- Structure: BodyDec 2014 · Campaign 14V822000
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 2023 · Park outside · Campaign 23V652000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · opened Nov 2023 · open
- Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
- Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresPE19004 · opened Mar 2019 · closed Dec 2021
- Non-crash Vehicle FiresDP18003 · opened Aug 2018 · closed May 2019
Theft risk
The Soul is number 10 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.