How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 83 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, which is 10% of the 812 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Soul fuel system?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Kia Soul?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 72,617 miles.

Did the 2016 Kia Soul fuel system issue cause any fires or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 injury tied to this fuel system complaint area, with 0 crashes reported.

How does the 2016 Kia Soul compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

2016 has the highest share among listed years at 10%, compared to 9% in 2015 and lower single-digit percentages in most other model years.

2016 Kia Soul Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 83 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, 10% of that year's 812 total complaints, including 5 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure is 72,617 miles, and no related recall is listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints: 83; 10% of 812
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 72,617 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report intermittent hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop, sometimes lasting several seconds before the car catches and speeds up.
Some drivers describe the engine failing to build rpm or accelerate for a few seconds with no warning light, occurring repeatedly and unpredictably.
Several complaints describe a fuel line that leaked or was damaged near the top of the hot engine, raising fire risk.
Multiple owners report a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin before other symptoms appeared.
A few drivers report smoke or flames coming from the rear or front of the vehicle while driving, in some cases leading to total loss of the car.
One owner reported gas mileage running noticeably below the EPA-stated figures.

When 2016 Kia Soul fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 17, 2017, latest Sep 16, 2026.

83 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (8).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Soul model year

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

20105 (4%)
20119 (5%)
201223 (4%)
201330 (5%)
201457 (6%)
201578 (9%)
201683 (10%)
201719 (7%)
201811 (5%)
201915 (11%)
202016 (4%)
202111 (5%)
20227 (8%)
20232 (4%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2016 Kia Soul have?: NHTSA lists 83 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Kia Soul, which is 10% of the 812 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Soul fuel system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2016 Kia Soul?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 72,617 miles.
Did the 2016 Kia Soul fuel system issue cause any fires or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 5 fires and 1 injury tied to this fuel system complaint area, with 0 crashes reported.
How does the 2016 Kia Soul compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: 2016 has the highest share among listed years at 10%, compared to 9% in 2015 and lower single-digit percentages in most other model years.