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#BS-2016-KIASOU-AD2E

2016 Kia Soul Ev

Based on reports from 8 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
73
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 8 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

charging port locks connector

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

brakes failure

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

rollaway hazard

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

3 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 21K miles.

!Inspect the VisibilityMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain3 (38%)
Other2 (25%)
Visibility1 (13%)
Brakes1 (13%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery1 (13%)

2016 Kia Soul Ev: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia Soul Ev, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,781 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 21K-mile mark.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia Soul Ev, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia Soul Ev, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery Issues

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia Soul Ev, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
17
2
18
2
19
1
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Kia Soul Ev. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

17V608000Nov 2017

STEERING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.

20V389000Aug 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Kia Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) vehicles. The parking mechanism may become damaged if the driver moves the gear shift lever into Park 'P' before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If the parking mechanism is damaged, unintended vehicle movement may occur when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied.

23V218000Aug 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.

23V724000Dec 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the parking brake is not applied while the vehicle is powered on.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Kia Soul Ev is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Kia Soul Ev Model Years

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2016 Kia Soul Ev: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Kia Soul Ev?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Kia Soul Ev is related to the drivetrain, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Kia Soul Ev reliable?
The 2016 Kia Soul Ev has 8 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Kia Soul Ev problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Kia Soul Ev have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Kia Soul Ev has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Soul Ev problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 20,781 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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