How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 3% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Soul airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul.

Did the 2013 Kia Soul airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 18 airbag complaints, 14 involved crashes and 18 involved reported injuries.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically get reported on the 2013 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 48,900 miles.

How does the 2013 Kia Soul compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2013 Soul had 18 airbag complaints at a 3% share, similar to 2012 and 2014, but lower in share than 2010 at 16% and 2011 at 13%.

2013 Kia Soul Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, 3% of that year's 662 total complaints, tied to 14 crashes and 18 injuries. No related recall covers this airbag issue, and the median mileage at failure was 48,900.

Airbags complaints: 18; 3% of 662
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 18
Median mileage: 48,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report airbags failing to deploy in moderate-to-severe frontal or side-impact collisions.
Several complaints describe only some airbags deploying, such as the steering wheel or front passenger bag firing while side-curtain or door-mounted airbags stayed inactive.
Multiple owners describe airbags deploying with excessive force, releasing hot gas, smoke, or metal fragments that caused burns, bruises, or facial injuries.
Some owners report seat belts becoming inoperable or failing to lock at the same time airbags did not deploy.
A few complaints describe airbags failing to deploy even in rollover or high-speed impact events, resulting in occupants striking the windshield or interior.

When 2013 Kia Soul airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2013, latest Jan 21, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jan 2025; peak Jun 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 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 NHTSA have for the 2013 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, which is 3% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Soul airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2013 Kia Soul.
Did the 2013 Kia Soul airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 18 airbag complaints, 14 involved crashes and 18 involved reported injuries.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically get reported on the 2013 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints was 48,900 miles.
How does the 2013 Kia Soul compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2013 Soul had 18 airbag complaints at a 3% share, similar to 2012 and 2014, but lower in share than 2010 at 16% and 2011 at 13%.