How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul, making up 2% of the 898 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2015 Kia Soul airbags?

No related recall is listed in the data for the 2015 Kia Soul airbag complaints.

Did the airbag issues lead to injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 11 injuries and 14 crashes linked to the airbag complaints for this model year.

What is the main airbag complaint pattern for the 2015 Soul?

Most sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during frontal, rear-end, or off-road impact crashes, including one fatal incident.

How does the 2015 Soul compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2015 Soul's airbag complaints made up 2% of total complaints that year, lower than the 16% share seen in 2010 and the 13% share in 2011.

2015 Kia Soul Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul, 2% of that year's total complaints, tied to 14 crashes and 11 injuries. No airbag-related recall is on file for this model year. The dominant pattern is frontal or rear-end collisions where the airbags failed to deploy.

Airbags complaints: 20; 2% of 898
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 5,770 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report frontal or head-on collisions, including one at 65 mph and one at 50 mph, where the airbags failed to deploy at all.
Several complaints describe rear-end or T-bone crashes at moderate speed where no airbags deployed despite occupant injuries such as broken ribs, a punctured lung, or facial injuries.
One owner reported a fatal crash where the coroner suggested the airbag itself may have contributed to the fatal injuries.
Multiple owners noted airbags did not deploy even after the vehicle left the roadway, struck a culvert, or became airborne.
One complaint describes a case where the vehicle had reportedly been serviced for a recall shortly before the airbags again failed to deploy in a severe crash.

When 2015 Kia Soul airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 27, 2014, latest Feb 3, 2025.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Feb 2025; peak Oct 2014 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 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.

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

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 20 airbag complaints for the 2015 Kia Soul, making up 2% of the 898 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2015 Kia Soul airbags?: No related recall is listed in the data for the 2015 Kia Soul airbag complaints.
Did the airbag issues lead to injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 11 injuries and 14 crashes linked to the airbag complaints for this model year.
What is the main airbag complaint pattern for the 2015 Soul?: Most sample complaints describe airbags failing to deploy during frontal, rear-end, or off-road impact crashes, including one fatal incident.
How does the 2015 Soul compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2015 Soul's airbag complaints made up 2% of total complaints that year, lower than the 16% share seen in 2010 and the 13% share in 2011.