Airbags owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2018.
Warning signs: 7 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Before you buy
2018 Kia Soul inspection checklist
Use this beside the car or give it to a mechanic. These checks come from problems in the records we reviewed. They do not replace a full used-car inspection.
Inspect this Soul
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Use these notes with a full inspection. A serious warning sign can be enough to walk away.
Required checks
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Airbags owner reports: 7 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention air bags.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Engine owner reports: 7 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Airbags recall: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC334) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line(s) in certain 2014-2019 MY Soul vehicles, manuf
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC334) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line(s) in certain 2
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: UNDERBODY INSPECTION & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC334) - This bulletin provides information to apply additional anti-corrosion material to underbody components, including inspection/replacement of the brake line(s), on certain 2014-2019MY S
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
- Looks okay / Concern / Walk away
Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Manufacturer service campaign: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN UNDERBODY INSPECTION & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC334) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Ask the seller
- Has any named issue here ever been diagnosed or repaired on this car?
- Can I see the maintenance and any recall-remedy records?
- Will you allow an independent pre-purchase inspection?
Records to request
- Service and oil-change history
- Completed recall / campaign paperwork
- Any dealer diagnostic reports
Why these checks are here
Engine owner reports
Owner reports are bound to model year 2018.
Warning signs: 7 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Airbags recall
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2019.
Warning signs: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2019.
Warning signs: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC334) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line(s) in certain 2014-2019 MY Soul vehicles, manuf
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2019.
Warning signs: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC334) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line(s) in certain 2
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2019.
Warning signs: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: UNDERBODY INSPECTION & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC334) - This bulletin provides information to apply additional anti-corrosion material to underbody components, including inspection/replacement of the brake line(s), on certain 2014-2019MY S
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Manufacturer service campaign
Official record covers model years 2017 through 2019.
Warning signs: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN UNDERBODY INSPECTION & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC334) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 11 2020. THE OTHER DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT AND I T-BONED HIM. MY CAR SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END AND WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. IN THIS ACCIDENT NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.”
Source recordEvidence: Medium confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“My 2018 Kia Soul has failed on oil consumption test and needs and engine replacement. Kia knows of these issues with these cars but will not cover the engine replacement cost bc the class action suit does not cover oil consumption failure only rod bearings. This will be an issue sooner or later with the oil problem. Kia has several recalls on other vehicles for the exact same thing.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC334) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line(s) in certain 2014-2019 MY Soul vehicles, manufactured from July 21, 2013 through December 24, 2018, that were originally sold in or are currently registered in states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. In addition, an anti-corrosion material will be applied to the underbody components for added protection. ”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC334) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake line(s) in certain 2014-2019 MY Soul vehicles, manufactured from July 21, 2013 through December 24, 2018, that were originally sold in or are currently registered in states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. In addition, an anti-corrosion material will be applied to the underbody components for added protection.”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: UNDERBODY INSPECTION & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC334) - This bulletin provides information to apply additional anti-corrosion material to underbody components, including inspection/replacement of the brake line(s), on certain 2014-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles produced from July 21, 2013 through December 24, 2018, and were originally sold or are currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV. ”
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN UNDERBODY INSPECTION & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC334) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to apply additional anti-corrosion material to underbody components, including inspection/replacement of the brake line(s), on certain 2014-2019MY Soul (PS) vehicles produced from July 21, 2013 through December 24, 2018, and were originally sold or are currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV. ”
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