2010 Kia Soul Seat Belts Problems
2 owner-reported seat belts complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED AND THE BRAKES MADE A NOISE WHEN DEPRESSED, CAUSING THE BRAKES NOT TO ENGAGE AT A NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURES HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOR PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 95,000.
I PURCHASE A 2010 KIA SOUL ! ON 12/31/2009. SOON AFTER I NOTICES HOW EASILY THE PILLARS AND PARTS OF THE DOOR PANEL BECAME SCRATCHED AND NICKED BUT THE SEAT BELT. REPORT IT TO KIA USA AND WAS ISSUED A KIA CONSUMER # K1695129 AND WAS INFORMED THAT A FIX WOULD BE COMING IN APRIL THEN IN JUNE. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM KIA SINCE. THE PLASTIC IS VERY SOFT AND CAN EVEN BE DAMAGED BY A FINGER NAIL. I WOULD LIKE THIS SUB-STANDARD PLASTIC TO BE REPLACED. *TR