How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, which is 14% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Kia Soul related to structure and body issues?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V822000, reported December 29, 2014, covers 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles with a sunroof where a headliner plate could detach during curtain airbag deployment. Kia's remedy is installing industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plate.

What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2010 Kia Soul?

The most frequent pattern reported is interior door panels and pillar trim scratching easily, often blamed on the seatbelt contacting the panel during retraction.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Kia Soul shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the reports filed.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2010 Kia Soul is 3,000 miles.

2010 Kia Soul Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, 14% of all complaints filed for that year. The dominant pattern is interior door and pillar plastic that scratches easily, plus separate reports of bumpers detaching and a door latch failing to engage.

Structure & Body complaints: 18; 14% of 126
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 3,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Interior door panels, pillars, and trim scratch or mar easily, often from the seatbelt rubbing against the panel during retraction.
Owners describe the plastic interior trim as soft and low quality, showing deep scratches and wear that make a nearly new car look far older.
Front bumper clips break and the bumper detaches or falls off, even with no accident reported.
Driver door latch fails to engage after closing, requiring a key inserted into the latch to secure the door.
Exterior paint chips and peels on the hood and front of the vehicle beyond what owners expect from normal road salt exposure.

When 2010 Kia Soul body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2010, latest Oct 15, 2018.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Oct 2018; peak Aug 2010 (10).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Kia Soul

NHTSA 14V822000Dec 29, 2014Structure & Body95,314 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Risk: A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.

Structure & Body complaints by Soul model year

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

201018 (14%)
201114 (7%)
201223 (4%)
201316 (2%)
201413 (1%)
201519 (2%)
201622 (3%)
20175 (2%)
20186 (3%)
20194 (3%)
202012 (3%)
20213 (1%)
20221 (1%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, which is 14% of the 126 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Kia Soul related to structure and body issues?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V822000, reported December 29, 2014, covers 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles with a sunroof where a headliner plate could detach during curtain airbag deployment. Kia's remedy is installing industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plate.
What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2010 Kia Soul?: The most frequent pattern reported is interior door panels and pillar trim scratching easily, often blamed on the seatbelt contacting the panel during retraction.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Kia Soul shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the reports filed.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2010 Kia Soul is 3,000 miles.