Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia soul has 11 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | I was driving on the highway when I heard a whistle. When I arrived at my destination, I was surpris... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | To Whom It May Concern, I need a Recall Letter send to me to get my 2012 Kia Soul repaired. My Catal... |
| Aug 19, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The steering wheel ignition lock is easy bypassed by using only a small screwdriver or USB cord. Thi... |
| Nov 5, 2019 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, AND ALL THE LIGHTS LINING THE FREEWAY WERE OUT. IT WAS PITCH BLACK, AND A COW ... |
| Dec 18, 2017 | STRUCTURE | HOOD BLEW BACK BROKE MY WINDSHIELD AND BENT MY FENDERS BROKE MY THE SECONDARY LATCH IS BENT AND THE ... |
| Oct 20, 2017 | STRUCTURE | THE HOOD DISENGAGED WHILE MY 76 YEAR OLD MOTHER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SMASHED AGAINST THE... |
| May 5, 2017 | STRUCTURE | 5/6/2016 TRAVELING ON 2ND RD APPRX SPEED 35 MPH, HOOD FLEW UP HIT WINDSHIELD LACK OF TRAFFIC AVOIDED... |
| Nov 3, 2015 | STRUCTURE | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE HOOD LATCH BROKE CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP AND WRAP AROUND THE WINDOW... |
| Nov 5, 2014 | STRUCTURE | THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD SIDE MOLDING FLEW OFF TWICE SO FAR. THE SECOND TIME AT ABOUT 62000 MILES WHILE... |
| Feb 14, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14... |
| Oct 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | THE 2012 KIA SOUL DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE, INSTEAD IT COMES WITH A CAN OF FIX- A- FLAT AND A... |