How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Kia Soul, which is 3% of the 514 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbags on the 2012 Kia Soul?

No related recall is listed in the data for this component and model year.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Kia Soul is 49,000 miles.

Did the airbag issues lead to injuries or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to these 17 complaints show 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.

Is the 2012 Kia Soul worse than other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 Soul's airbag complaint share is 3%, lower than the 2010 (16%) and 2011 (13%) model years, but similar to 2013 and 2014.

2012 Kia Soul Airbags Problems

NHTSA logged 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Kia Soul, 3% of that year's 514 complaints, tied to 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries at a median 49,000 miles. No related recall is listed for this component.

Airbags complaints: 17; 3% of 514
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 13
Median mileage: 49,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high-speed frontal or head-on collisions, including deer strikes near 55-57 mph.
Several drivers describe airbags not deploying during rollover crashes after hydroplaning or hitting potholes.
Some owners report rear-end collisions where airbags did not deploy despite visible vehicle damage.
One driver's airbag deployed but caused burns through clothing on the arms during a deer collision.
One complaint describes a driver-side airbag deploying with force, releasing fragments and a chemical substance that caused injury.
A low-speed parking-lot crash into a pole is reported with no airbag deployment and no injuries.

When 2012 Kia Soul airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 30, 2012, latest Nov 29, 2023.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Nov 2023; peak Dec 2013 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 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

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Kia Soul have?: NHTSA lists 17 airbag complaints for the 2012 Kia Soul, which is 3% of the 514 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbags on the 2012 Kia Soul?: No related recall is listed in the data for this component and model year.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Kia Soul is 49,000 miles.
Did the airbag issues lead to injuries or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to these 17 complaints show 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.
Is the 2012 Kia Soul worse than other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 Soul's airbag complaint share is 3%, lower than the 2010 (16%) and 2011 (13%) model years, but similar to 2013 and 2014.