How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, about 2% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Kia Soul?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V822000 covers 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles with a sunroof where a headliner plate could detach when the curtain airbag deployed; Kia installed adhesive strips to secure the plates.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries among the 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul.

At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2013 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 18,000 miles.

2013 Kia Soul Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, about 2% of its 662 total complaints for the year, with 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported. A related recall covers a headliner plate that could detach when the sunroof's curtain airbag deployed.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 2% of 662
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 18,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report the driver's side A-pillar trim cover detaching from the body while driving at highway speed.
Some describe the hood flying open unexpectedly while the vehicle was underway, damaging the hood and windshield.
Owners report spontaneous paint loss down to bare metal on the roof and other body panels with no prior damage.
One report describes a rollover crash after the vehicle went off the road, with roof crush and a shattered windshield.
Owners also report a manual door lock that becomes difficult or impossible to turn in freezing temperatures, since the vehicle has only one working lock cylinder.

When 2013 Kia Soul body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2013, latest Oct 13, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Jul 2013 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, about 2% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2013 Kia Soul?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V822000 covers 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles with a sunroof where a headliner plate could detach when the curtain airbag deployed; Kia installed adhesive strips to secure the plates.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries among the 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul.
At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2013 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 18,000 miles.