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 ↗2016 Kia Soul seatbelts problems
moderate Owners of the 2016 Kia Soul have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the seatbelts at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See seatbelts across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | seatbelts complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 Soul | 4 |
| 2013 Soul | 4 |
| 2014 Soul | 5 |
| 2015 Soul | 7 |
| 2016 Soul (this page) | 4 |
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Kia Soul in our records for seatbelts problems, this one ranks #3 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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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 2016 Kia Soul?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the seatbelts typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, seatbelts issues most often appear around 14,300 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.
Related
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/2016/Kia/Soul.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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