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

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, which is 17% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.

What is the most common structure or body problem on the 2010 Kia Soul?

The most frequently described pattern is interior panels, pillars, and door trim scratching or gouging easily, including damage from the seat belt touching the panel during retraction.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body on the 2010 Kia Soul?

Yes. Campaign 14V822000 covers model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles with a sunroof, where a headliner plate can detach during curtain airbag deployment; the remedy is installing adhesive strips to secure the plate.

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

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 3,000 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Kia Soul.

Does the 2010 Kia Soul have more of these complaints than other model years?

Yes. The 2010 model year's 17% share of Structure & Body complaints is higher than every other Soul model year, with the next highest at 7% in 2011.

2010 Kia Soul Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA logged 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, 17% of all complaints that year, the highest share of any Soul model year. Most describe interior panels and door trim scratching easily and a front bumper detaching, with a median failure mileage of 3,000 miles. One related recall covers a sunroof headliner plate.

Structure & Body complaints: 23; 17% of 135 complaints
All complaints this year: 135
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 dash trim scratch or gouge from light contact, including the seat belt brushing against the panel during retraction.
Front bumper clips break and the bumper begins separating from the body well under 10,000 miles, even with no prior impact.
Driver door latch fails to engage after closing, requiring a key inserted into the latch to secure the door.
Exterior paint chips and peels prematurely, which owners say makes the vehicle look far older than its mileage.
Windshield glass chips and cracks from the edge repeatedly, including after dealer replacement.

When 2010 Kia Soul body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 18, 2009, latest Oct 15, 2018.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2009 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.

201023 (17%)
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 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Kia Soul, which is 17% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.
What is the most common structure or body problem on the 2010 Kia Soul?: The most frequently described pattern is interior panels, pillars, and door trim scratching or gouging easily, including damage from the seat belt touching the panel during retraction.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body on the 2010 Kia Soul?: Yes. Campaign 14V822000 covers model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles with a sunroof, where a headliner plate can detach during curtain airbag deployment; the remedy is installing adhesive strips to secure the plate.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 3,000 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Kia Soul.
Does the 2010 Kia Soul have more of these complaints than other model years?: Yes. The 2010 model year's 17% share of Structure & Body complaints is higher than every other Soul model year, with the next highest at 7% in 2011.