Does the 2014 Kia Soul have an airbag recall?

Yes. Recall 22V096000, reported February 18, 2022, covers 2014 Souls whose front airbags may not deploy if the Air Bag Control Unit loses communication with the front impact sensors. Kia's remedy is a free ACU software update.

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2014 Soul, which is 3% of the 900 total complaints filed for that model year.

What do owners report about airbags on the 2014 Kia Soul?

Owners most often report that front or driver-side airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including collisions at speeds up to 65-70 mph. These complaints are linked to 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 14 injuries.

At what mileage do airbag failures happen on the 2014 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 44,825 miles, though individual sample complaints range from low mileage up to 162,000 miles.

Is the 2014 Kia Soul worse than other years for airbag complaints?

The 2014 Soul's airbag complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, the same share as 2012 and 2013, and lower than 2010's 16% and 2011's 13%, based on NHTSA data.

2014 Kia Soul Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2014 Kia Soul, 3% of its 900 total complaints, tied to 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 14 injuries. The median mileage at failure was 44,825, and recall 22V096000 addresses a related ACU software issue.

Airbags complaints: 26; 3% of 900
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 44,825 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Front airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-high speed frontal or head-on collisions, even when occupants strike the windshield or steering wheel.
Airbags do not deploy in side-impact or off-road crashes, including collisions with trees, guardrails, and fences.
Driver-side airbag and seat belt reportedly fail together in rear-end collisions, leaving occupants unrestrained.
Some owners report that prior recall repairs (14V332, 15V736, 17V608) did not resolve the airbag deployment failures.
Airbag non-deployment is reported at both low mileage and high mileage, including one case at 162,000 miles after hitting a concrete barrier.

When 2014 Kia Soul airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2014, latest Aug 31, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2020 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Kia Soul

NHTSA 22V096000Feb 18, 2022Airbags128,280 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module:software
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
Risk: Front air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC229.

Airbags complaints by Soul model year

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

201020 (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

Does the 2014 Kia Soul have an airbag recall?: Yes. Recall 22V096000, reported February 18, 2022, covers 2014 Souls whose front airbags may not deploy if the Air Bag Control Unit loses communication with the front impact sensors. Kia's remedy is a free ACU software update.
How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 26 airbag complaints for the 2014 Soul, which is 3% of the 900 total complaints filed for that model year.
What do owners report about airbags on the 2014 Kia Soul?: Owners most often report that front or driver-side airbags failed to deploy during crashes, including collisions at speeds up to 65-70 mph. These complaints are linked to 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 14 injuries.
At what mileage do airbag failures happen on the 2014 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 44,825 miles, though individual sample complaints range from low mileage up to 162,000 miles.
Is the 2014 Kia Soul worse than other years for airbag complaints?: The 2014 Soul's airbag complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, the same share as 2012 and 2013, and lower than 2010's 16% and 2011's 13%, based on NHTSA data.