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2016 Kia Soul Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 817 total for the year
Median mileage
48,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Kia Soul, 1% of the 817 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle was stationary. The check engine light turns on and throws p050a code. I took into authorized dealer in october 2019, I was told Kia is aware of issue and the code is insignificant, they cleared the code. This code error was triggered again about 4/12/2020. I have called Kia to ask for a resolution and have been informed there is not one, except to have a dealer clear the code. They have no time frame for a resolution. …”

NHTSA complaint #11322750, filed 2020-04, 65,000 miles

“My vehicle stalled, cut out while I was driving in traffic, and died. It was diagnosed with am issue with the engine. All maintenance for the vehicle were being properly maintained ap rhere should not have had any issues. There was a defect in the engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11229704, filed 2019-07, 110,000 miles

“I was in a car accident a few months ago that involved me leaving the road and that I was completely airborne landing on the other side of the embankment my air bags did not deploy under the force of my car going airborne and landing so hard that my underside of my car was torn up needing almost 6,000 dollars in repairs. Including breaking my oil filter off of the car. I was told that my airbags should have completely deployed. But they did not. I really am scared that if I was in another accident they will not deploy when needed to save my or my families life.”

NHTSA complaint #11165917, filed 2019-01, 30,000 miles

“Driver seat giving off electrical shock to legs and butt when pressing the gas the engine stalling the cataylic converter over heating vehicle steering right air bag symbols pops up every now and then *bf*tp the consumer stated the vehicle experienced various life threatening cyber security risk.”

NHTSA complaint #11229874, filed 2019-07, 32,000 miles

“My car was not starting. I do not drive it everyday and began to think it was the battery. I had it tested at the auto zone and thery said it was great no problems. Said it could be the starter but thought that odd with as few miles as on it. I also notice the recall for the steering issue I will schedule an appt for. I also have a light in my dash that stays on all the time.”

NHTSA complaint #11190267, filed 2019-03

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201810%
201710%
201661%
201520%
201451%
201341%
201271%
2011105%
201032%

Other parts of the 2016 Kia Soul

Engine
562 complaints
Other or unknown
127 complaints
Engine cooling
106 complaints
Fuel system
84 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
62 complaints
Electrical system
56 complaints
Vehicle speed control
33 complaints
Steering
30 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Exterior lighting
18 complaints
Body and structure
18 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Kia Soul

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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