Should I buy a 2014 Kia Soul with documented seatbelts problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented seatbelts issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2014 Kia Soul seatbelts problems

severe 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts across all vehicles →

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$500

2crashes

2injuries

What stands out

Among the 5 model years of Kia Soul in our records for seatbelts problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.

Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins

The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering seatbelts on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.

Service Bulletin TSBBOD124 Dec 2015

SERVICE ACTION: 2014 - 2016 MY SOUL (PS) AND SOUL (PS EV) REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE REPLACEMENT (SA206) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE FOR THE REAR CENTER SEAT IN 2014~2016MY SOUL (PS) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2015, AND SOME 2014~2016MY SOUL EV (PS EV) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 03, 2015. SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE IDENTIFIED THAT THE WEBBING IN THE SUBJECT SOUL VEHICLES MAY TWIST IN THE WEBBING GUIDE SLOT AND INTERFERE WITH THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE BELT. TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN, KIA IS LAUNCHING A SERVICE ACTION TO REPLACE THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING GUIDE

full bulletin at NHTSA ↗

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.

What owners are reporting 0 most recent

Had seatbelts trouble with your 2014 Kia Soul? File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.

Common questions

How serious is the seatbelts problem on the 2014 Kia Soul?

It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.

At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?

Based on the 5 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 32,366 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $500 for seatbelts repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to seatbelts?

No active recalls currently cover seatbelts issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Kia/Soul. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.