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2016 Kia Soul: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Kia Soul as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

2Safety recalls
823Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Kia Soul owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine561Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Unknown Or Other125Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Engine And Engine Cooling106Most reports between 60k and 120k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System84Most reports between 40k and 90k miles
Power Train65Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Electrical System57Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Kia Soul. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • EngineFeb 2019 · Campaign 19V120000
  • SteeringSep 2017 · Campaign 17V608000
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.

  • Engine FiresEA21003 · opened Dec 2021 · closed Feb 2024

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.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.