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2017 Kia Soul vs 2018 Toyota Prius

Use this to plan both inspections, not to pick a winner.

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Second generation

2017 Kia Soul

Evidence: Medium confidence
Problem to check
Airbags owner reports. Reported around 15,000 to 69,000 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Inspection items
7
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
27
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

“I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WEARING MY SEAT BELT AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE SUN VISOR AND EDGE OF WINDSHIELD. BASICALLY SCALPING ME. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED YES BUT AFTER I WAS BLEEDING AND REACHING TO UNDO MY SEATBELT. HITTING MY HAND WHICH BROKE MY WRIST HAVING TO HAVE SURGERY TO PUT A PLATE AND PINS IN IT. ALSO HITTING ME IN THE CHEST SO HARD IT KNOCKE THE BREATH OUT OF ME. IT WAS SMOKING REALLY BAD TOO LIKE IT WAS GOING TO CATCH FIRE.”
NHTSAcomplaintDec 2018Open source record
Check this car at its mileage

Fourth generation (XW50)

2018 Toyota Prius

Evidence: Medium confidence
Problem to check
Manufacturer service campaign. Reported around 11,000 to 89,682 mi.
First check
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Inspection items
9
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
52
Price and repair cost
Not available

First inspection steps

  1. 1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  2. 2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
  3. 3Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements”
NHTSAtsbJan 2018Open source record
Check this car at its mileage