Does the 2010 Kia Soul have an airbag recall?

NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint set for the 2010 Kia Soul, though one owner referenced a Takata airbag recall in a separate complaint.

How many airbag complaints are there for the 2010 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, making up 16% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.

What is the most common airbag problem reported?

The most common pattern owners describe is airbags failing to deploy during front, side, or rear-end collisions, sometimes at low speeds.

Were there injuries linked to airbag problems in the 2010 Kia Soul?

Yes. NHTSA complaints tied to this area report 15 injuries, 16 crashes, and 2 fires.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2010 Kia Soul is 39,000 miles.

2010 Kia Soul Airbags Problems

Owners filed 21 airbag complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, 16% of that year's 135 total complaints. These complaints describe 16 crashes, 2 fires, and 15 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 39,000, mostly involving airbags that failed to deploy in collisions. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this complaint set.

Airbags complaints: 21; 16% of 135
Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 39,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy in front-end collisions, including deer strikes and other vehicles pulling out into traffic.
Airbags did not deploy in side-impact and T-bone crashes, even at highway speeds.
Airbags failed to activate in rear-end collisions, with drivers reporting the front of the car collapsed without deployment.
One owner reported the airbag wiring harness was severed during a low-speed rear-end crash, preventing deployment and causing injury.
One owner cited a Takata-related recall after an airbag failed to deploy in a crash that totaled the vehicle.
A separate complaint described airbags deploying but discharging metal fragments that caused a cut requiring medical attention.

When 2010 Kia Soul airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 17, 2009, latest Aug 24, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2010 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Soul model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201021 (16%)
201126 (13%)
201217 (3%)
201318 (3%)
201426 (3%)
201520 (2%)
201617 (2%)
201716 (6%)
201811 (5%)
201915 (11%)
20203 (1%)
20214 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20235 (10%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Kia Soul have an airbag recall?: NHTSA's data provided here lists no related recalls tied to this airbag complaint set for the 2010 Kia Soul, though one owner referenced a Takata airbag recall in a separate complaint.
How many airbag complaints are there for the 2010 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, making up 16% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.
What is the most common airbag problem reported?: The most common pattern owners describe is airbags failing to deploy during front, side, or rear-end collisions, sometimes at low speeds.
Were there injuries linked to airbag problems in the 2010 Kia Soul?: Yes. NHTSA complaints tied to this area report 15 injuries, 16 crashes, and 2 fires.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2010 Kia Soul is 39,000 miles.