Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2012 Kia Soul.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light came on. Car starts to shutter upon acceleration as well when its idling. Changed spark plugs 3 time… |
| 2026-01-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | I have a used kia soul 2012 which I bought 3 years ago. It's steering column has started making strange clicking noises… |
| 2025-12-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On 12/ 22/ 2025 I went to start the 2012 KIA Soul and it would act like it would start but, it would not turn over. Bat… |
| 2025-12-03 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2025-11-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | P1326 code followed by loss of power (limp mode) followed by multiple misfires and loss of compression in cylinder 2. L… |
| 2025-11-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering makes a clicking noise and will pull either direction while driving straight. I took it to the dealership and … |
| 2025-11-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering is slightly loose and thumps when turned to the right. |
| 2025-10-26 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | I bought the car 2 yrs ago come April and it's had nothing but issues. I've had one recall did which was the knock sens… |
| 2025-10-22 | STEERING | No | 0 | I have self diagnosed the problem thus far. The issue is with a severe hesitation in the steering wheel..it started 3 d… |
| 2025-10-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Oct. 14, 2025, this vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic engine failure while driving approx. 70 mph on a highw… |
| 2025-09-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact's son owned a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the cont… |
| 2025-09-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I was driving on the highway when I heard a whistle. When I arrived at my destination, I was surprised to see that the … |
| 2025-08-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | In March 2023 I reported my keys stolen by a tow truck driver and in March 2025 I discovered my auto registration docum… |
| 2025-08-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I had some work done on the drive train of my car by a local mechanic. When I picked up the car, the Brake light and th… |
| 2025-07-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2025-07-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | I am submitting this complaint regarding a known defect with the steering wheel coupler in my 2012 Kia vehicle. The ste… |
| 2025-06-18 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the traction control warning lig… |
| 2025-06-09 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving and turning, there was an abnormal metal-on-met… |
| 2025-04-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA ID Number: 10247553 (Ste… |
| 2025-04-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving KIA 2012: It will suddenly quit running while driving. Loss of control of steering. Loss of electrical c… |
| 2025-03-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (SERVICE BRAKES… |
| 2025-03-07 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadverten… |
| 2025-03-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | premature wear of the motor-driven power steering (MDPS) flexible coupling. This wear causes a "knock" or "clunk" noise… |
| 2025-02-15 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | We have tried multiple times to obtain information on this recall. My husband was finally told we must travel over 240 … |
| 2025-01-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was stalling, would loose power, now will not start. Found a recall ( engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emissi… |
| 2025-01-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while reversing and parking the vehicle, the steering wheel m… |
| 2024-11-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally, with… |
| 2024-11-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Took car in for recall SC176 and was told by Taylor Kia in Lima, Oh that what was happ wasn't throwing a code. Said the… |
| 2024-09-13 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2024-09-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnorm… |
| 2024-09-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The attached MDPS Flexible Coupling warranty announcement identifies "noise when turning the steering wheel" and later … |
| 2024-07-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I got the recall SC284AM - HECU FUSE REPLACEMENT Done. As soon as I started the engine at the Kia dealer thick smoke st… |
| 2024-07-03 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2024-06-28 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brake… |
| 2024-06-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | To Whom It May Concern, I need a Recall Letter send to me to get my 2012 Kia Soul repaired. My Catalytic Converter need… |
| 2024-06-07 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2024-05-08 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2024-04-25 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact attempted to accel… |
| 2024-04-24 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65200 (Services Brakes… |
| 2024-04-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I was driving and my check engine code went on , I got it checked by autozone and it was for the catalytic converter. M… |
| 2024-04-12 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated … |
| 2024-04-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | My Kia Soul started having play in the steering and sounding clunky when driving. I took it in today to Jeff Eyler Kia … |
| 2024-04-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Despite being assured for years by KIA that my vehicle was not affected by this recall, I received a recall notice in D… |
| 2024-04-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | So I purchased a 2012 Kia Soul A few months ago and since I got it the car has been having issues with accelerating the… |
| 2024-04-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | No warning but the steering is shaking a going out on turns. It almost didn't turn properly in oncoming traffic with c… |
| 2024-03-31 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering clicking, vibrations, |
| 2024-03-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Unknown |
| 2024-03-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I took my car to a local place to get the oil changed. The person would not touch anything with my car until I had it l… |
| 2024-02-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she observed smoke ema… |