2016 Kia Soul Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, 3% of the 812 total complaints filed for the year. There are 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries tied to this area, with median mileage at failure of 45,638. No brake-related recalls are on file for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 26
- 3% of 812
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 45,639 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal going all the way to the floor with no resistance while slowing for a stop, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Drivers describe pressing the brake and having no stopping power at all, even with the emergency brake applied, at highway and city speeds.
- Some owners say braking felt intermittent, working on some stops and failing on others, prompting dealer visits.
- One report describes the car lurching backward on its own in a garage after being parked and shut off.
- A separate complaint involving loss of steering and braking coincided with an engine fire, though the fire root cause was unclear.
When 2016 Kia Soul brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 29, 2016, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Kia Soul
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Soul model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 Kia Soul have?
- NHTSA lists 26 brake complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, which is 3% of the 812 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 Kia Soul?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2016 Kia Soul.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2016 Kia Soul?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 45,638 miles.
- Have brake problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2016 Kia Soul?
- NHTSA data tied to this area shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries for the 2016 Kia Soul.