2012 Kia Soul: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 29, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · 99,700 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while stopped at an intersection, the vehicle independently accelerated while depressing the brake pedal. The contact steered the vehicle to the left in an attempt to stop the acceleration and repeatedly depressed the brake pedal. Due to the failure, the contact hit a curb, a sidewalk post, and finally, a retaining wall which stopped the vehicle. The sidewalk post was damaged due to the crash. The contact was unaware if any warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The air bags did not deploy at any time during the failure. A woman was knocked over by the vehicle as a result of the failure. The woman sustained a cut to her right hand and suffered pain to the right side of her body. The woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment, her whereabouts remain unknown. The contact was treated at the scene by paramedics but did not need further medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent mechanic and was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,700.

Filed May 2, 2023 · Airbags, Engine · 90,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while making a left turn a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. During the crash no air bags deployed. The driver sustained a minor neck injury which did not require medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. In a second incident, the vehicle crashed down an embankment, and again no airbags had deployed. The driver sustained a minor neck injury that did not require medical treatment. Recently while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and the engine was burning excessive oil and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2022 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

On July 14, 2022 at approximately 7:41 pm in Jacksonville, FL. The car hydroplaned and flip 3 times which ended up with the vehicle have significant damage to the front end and roof of the car. The driver side airbag did not deploy during this accident. Which makes me real concern, thank goodness my son-in law was able to walk away from the crash. However he is now experiencing problems from the impact and faulty air bags not deploying. I noticed that a recall was for 2014 but did not include the 2012 model. This is something of concern and needs to be investigated. The car has since been donated to DAV, if this information is needed please let me know as well as pictures of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Seat belts · 150,000 miles · IL · crash

Hello.. I am a little upset. I was involved in a vehicle accident at the speed of 40mpg. The air bags did not deploy, and the seatbelt did not lock. I ended up hitting my chin and jaw on the steering wheel. The major damage to my car is front passenger side.

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Airbags · 70,000 miles · PR · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed over a pothole, the driver lost control of the vehicle crashing into the barrier and rolling over several times. The air bags failed to deployed. A police report was filed. Neither the driver nor the passenger sustained any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 05/25/16*lj

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact miscalculated a turn and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000....updated 02/04/16 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Airbags · 112,000 miles · KY · crash · 2 injuries

Driving a 2012 kia soul, truck unexpectedly stopped in front of me, light was green. Managed to stop and got hit in the rear by a jeep, my vehicle was propelled into the pickup in front of me. Suffered injuries to neck, shoulder, r/arm r/elbow. Airbags did not deploy. Set restraints we all that prevented me from hitting the steering wheel and windshield. Injuries were from airbag not deploying properly. None deployed. Damage to front ansd rear of car, might be totaled.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Airbags · 73,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 kia soul. While driving 65 MPH during inclement weather, the vehicle began to hydroplane. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over multiple times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 29,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

My car was going approximately 50mph when it rear ended a stopped vehicle in the middle of a busy highway. Then my car was rear ended seconds afterwards. My car was scrunched (totaled), both front and back, and the airbags never deployed. Had the airbags deployed, the injuries to the driver would've been much less severe. I have huge concerns and doubts about the safety of this model. I don't think the airbags in this model propertly function.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 74,000 miles · KY · crash

We were traveling down a rural road in kentucky. A deer ran out in front of us. We struck the deer at approximately 57 MPH. There was considerable damage to the front end of the vehicle and it was not drivable. Our airbags did not deploy.

Filed Dec 9, 2013 · Airbags · 7,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, another vehicle crashed head-on into her vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The police and ambulance reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact had to be removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained a broken hip, hand, forearm, ankle, leg, elbow and several fractured ribs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2013 · Airbags · 24,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

My wife was in an accident and flipped her kia soul several times and the air bags did not deploy, I have done some research and found that kia's are known for this problem.