Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Kia Motor Soul - part 2

Kia Motor Soul owners have reported 62 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Soul based on all problems reported for the Soul.

36 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 02/28/2016

The contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed over a pothole, the driver lost control of the vehicle crashing into the barrier and rolling over several times. The air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. Neither the driver nor the passenger sustained any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

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37 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 01/20/2016

The contact owns a 2011 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph during icy road conditions, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and the passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

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38 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 12/18/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, he miscalculated a turn and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000. Tw.

39 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 12/09/2015

Driving a 2012 kia Soul, truck unexpectedly stopped in front of me, light was green. Managed to stop and got hit in the rear by a Jeep, my vehicle was propelled into the pickup in front of me. Suffered injuries to neck, shoulder, r/arm r/elbow. Airbags did not deploy. Set restraints we all that prevented me from hitting the steering wheel and windshield. Injuries were from airbag not deploying properly. None deployed. Damage to front ansd rear of car, might be totaled.

40 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 11/03/2015

Airbag did not deploy in serious frontal impact - a truck pulled out in front of me and I hit it at approximately 45-50 mph, 5 lane business hwy.

41 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 09/28/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph in inclement weather, the vehicle aqua planed. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed from the scene of the crash and was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000. Oo.

42 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 09/04/2015

My son was in a rear-end collison in his 2015 kia Soul, that also pushed him into the person in front of him. My son was at a stop as well as the vehicle in front of him, when a mid sized SUV doing approximately 30-40mph slammed on her brakes and rear ended my son. The Soul's bumper went underneath the chevy tahoe in front of him. The airbags did not deploy. When police and ems showed up and asked him if he could drive it off the road, the vehicle started, but accelerator would not work. They pushed it off the road. After towing to the body shop, the owner said he didn't know why the airbags hadn't deployed because the electrical wiring harness had been severed in the crash. The towing company was hesitant to tow because he was afraid it may go off. The Soul had an estimate of $15,753. 75 in damage and therefore totaled. . . But his airbags never went off.

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43 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2015 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 09/02/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the contact crashed into an eighteen wheeler and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustain back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent collision lot where the body of the vehicle was repaired. In addition the contact stated that the seat belt failed to disengage. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximated failure mileage was 10,500. Aw.

44 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

The contact owns a 2014 kia Soul. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle started pulling to the left as the driver side tire made an abnormal noise. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was inoperable. The contact did not sustain any injuries and did not file a police report. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v123000 (vehicle speed control) and 14v332000 (steering). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.

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45 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 07/14/2015

My car was going approximately 50mph when it rear ended a stopped vehicle in the middle of a busy highway. Then my car was rear ended seconds afterwards. My car was scrunched (totaled), both front and back, and the airbags never deployed. Had the airbags deployed, the injuries to the driver would've been much less severe. I have huge concerns and doubts about the safety of this model. I don't think the airbags in this model propertly function.

46 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 04/28/2015

Hit a stopped usp delivery van on a major road as he was making a delivery. I swerved to the left and hit the left rear corner of his vehicle with the right front of my kia Soul. The vehicle became slightly airborne and turned more than 90 degrees, almost facing the oncoming traffic. My head went through the windshield causing severe lacerations to my forehead and right side of my face indicating that the airbag did not deploy in time to prevent substantial injury. Although the airbag did deploy at some point, there were no visible indications or pain that the airbag did in fact make contact with any part of my face.

47 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 11/17/2014

Vehicle was hit in right rear corner by another car. Sent vehicle into a spin where it was hit in the front right by military truck, vehicle continued to spin until it came to a rest on the highway. The seat belt did not engage and the air bags did not deploy.

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48 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

The contact owns a 2013 kia Soul. The contact stated while at a stop, a vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact¿s vehicle causing it to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. After the failure, the contact noticed that the seat belts became inoperable. The driver sustained injuries to the chest, head, back and legs. The front passenger sustained injuries to the chest, back and legs. The rear driver side passenger sustained injuries to the head. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

49 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 07/30/2014

The contact owns a 2011 kia Soul. The contacted stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph and going over a pot hole, the brakes failed to respond and there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

50 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 06/13/2014

Animal ran in front of vehicle, we were forced to slam on the brakes, car did not stop. Head on collision into the tree(s). The car stopped dead center in the large tree I hit, causing my body (passenger) to go between the lap belt and shoulder belt. My body smacked the dash and head slammed into the windshield. Airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is a total loss. Updated 07/01/14 . . Updated 08/12/14.

51 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2014 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 02/26/2014

The contact owns 2014 kia Soul. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained whiplash, bruising and back injuries. A second passenger sustained bruising and a sprained arm. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and had not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000. The VIN was not available.

52 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 01/11/2014

We were traveling down a rural road in kentucky. A deer ran out in front of us. We struck the deer at approximately 57 mph. There was considerable damage to the front end of the vehicle and it was not drivable. Our airbags did not deploy.

53 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 12/13/2013

The contact owns a 2011 kia Soul. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

54 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 11/26/2013

My wife was in an accident and flipped her kia Soul several times and the air bags did not deploy, I have done some research and found that kia's are known for this problem.

55 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 11/10/2013

An accident occurred where our 2013 kia Soul hit the rear of another car. Excessive damage occurred to our car to the point where it was not driveable. The air bags did not deploy.

56 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 08/12/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 kia Soul. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the air bags failed to deploy as the front bumper of a truck crashed into the quarter panel, driver side door, and driver front of the vehicle. The contact stated sustained head and spinal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available. Mah.

57 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 02/04/2013

The contact owns a 2012 kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, another vehicle crashed head-on into her vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The police and ambulance reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact had to be removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained a broken hip, hand, forearm, ankle, leg, elbow and several fractured ribs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

58 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 10/31/2012

In the midst of rush hour traffic, I had to suddenly stop. I apparently did not stop quick enough and rear ended the car in front of me. The air bags did not deploy. My left arm took part of the shock. I was traveling about 40 - 45 mph. The front end of my car collapsed, to a point that the driver side door would not freely open. At least two of the airbag sensors should have been affected. I have pictures.

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59 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 08/31/2012

The contact owns a 2011 kia Soul. The contact stated that after impacting the rear end of another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not retract. A police report was filed and the driver sustained bruises and contusions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 15,500.

60 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 07/22/2012

While driving on a rural highway, my son swerved to avoid a deer which had entered his path. Failing to regain control of the vehicle, he entered a roadside ditch with a steep embankment. The vehicle struck the opposite side embankment on the left front quadrant which resulted in severe damage to the vehicles front end. (the damage caused is nearly identical to the crash test provided on the iihs's website in which the drivers side airbag deployed). Our drivers side airbag failed to deploy. Upon striking the opposite embankment and receiving the front end damage, the vehicle rolled completely at least one time. (according to the kia website, the side/curtain airbags should have deployed), however, that failed to happen as well. Fortunately my son was wearing his seat belt, and walked away with minor injuries. The vehicle was purchased due to it's safety rating. No airbag deployment in a kia Soul front end/rollover accident!.

61 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 05/29/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 kia Soul. The contact stated that his vehicle was side swiped and the air bags never deployed during the crash. A police was filed and a brain injury was sustained. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic where the air bag sensor was reset and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was involved in another accident where the air bags again failed to deploy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Sr.

62 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Kia Motor Soul

Failure Date: 08/15/2010

2010 kia Soul traveling south on SC highway 905 at 9:45pm. , rural highway when a vehicle pulled in front from a right side dirt access road. There was a front end crash to the kia Soul resulting in total damage front the front bumper to the front dash board area. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle could not be driven and was towed. The south carolina highway patrol responded to the scene and a report was taken. Updated ivoq pictures received. 08/2/710.



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