What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2016 Kia Soul Recalls: 2 Campaigns, 822 Complaints & Ratings

The 2016 Kia Soul has 2 safety recall campaigns and 822 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Soul had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

ENGINE

Campaign 19V120000 · 22/02/2019

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.

RiskPiston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire.

RemedyKia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176.

STEERING

Campaign 17V608000 · 29/09/2017

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.

RiskIf the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyKia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Kia Soul owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine560

Unknown Or Other125

Engine And Engine Cooling106

Fuel83

Propulsion System83

Power Train65

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kia Soul have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Kia Soul has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2016 Kia Soul owners report?

Owners have filed 822 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Soul, most often about the engine, unknown or other, engine and engine cooling.

How do I check a specific Soul's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2016 Kia Soul: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

ENGINE

STEERING

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kia Soul have any recalls?

What problems do 2016 Kia Soul owners report?

How do I check a specific Soul's history?

Check a specific 2016 Kia Soul

2016 Kia Soul: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

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Safety recalls

ENGINE

STEERING

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Kia Soul have any recalls?

What problems do 2016 Kia Soul owners report?

How do I check a specific Soul's history?

Check a specific 2016 Kia Soul

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