Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-29 | 14V822000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 95,314 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was on vacation driving the vehicle when the engine caught fire..There was kids in the car there was nothing wrong wi… |
| 2026-04-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Rod went through the the back of the engine causing smoke and vehicle locked up. |
| 2026-03-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Feb. 11, 2026, while driving, the vehicle displayed a flashing check engine light and entered limp mode with major l… |
| 2026-01-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | There is a distinct click when the steering wheel is center (car going straight). there is a click and a notch feeling… |
| 2025-12-29 | STEERING | No | 0 | I have noticed an audible “clunk” in the steering mechanism for a few weeks. I had the rack-and-pinion inspected by a … |
| 2025-12-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine knocking |
| 2025-12-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Put gas in it and out the blue would go pass 30 rpm we never had any issues with it I work on cars for a living I have … |
| 2025-12-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On [XXX] apex [XXX] Central I was driving west on [XXX], approaching the bridge that crosses from [XXX] to [XXX] and I … |
| 2025-11-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel vibration violently . Is on Kia safety recall. Has 15 year warranty Started slowly about two months ago… |
| 2025-11-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Recall since I got the car but never been able to afford to bring it go he fixed. Single mother of 2 boys. Both autisti… |
| 2025-11-21 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at night, the neighbor knocked … |
| 2025-10-30 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | While driving my 2013 Kia Soul, it has turned off while I was sitting still several times this month. The RPM gauge has… |
| 2025-10-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving home from work and got about 5 miles and I see smoke and pulled over. I had it towed to repair shop and … |
| 2025-10-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On 10/23/25, my car caught fire due to the ABS module. |
| 2025-10-09 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brake petal sensor broke keeping the tail light on. Has trouble accelerating and throws the traction light on burnt up … |
| 2025-10-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | There is a loud clicking in the steering wheel and the car is all over the place while driving. I was told by three mec… |
| 2025-09-13 | WHEELS | No | 0 | The rims and the rotor have rusted together causing you to use excessive force to remove the lug nut holding on the tir… |
| 2025-09-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering wheel has a knocking in it. KIA has issued TSB CHA074 for the problem, the deterioration of the MDPS Flexi… |
| 2025-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and experienced … |
| 2025-08-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I bought a Kia Soul at 130k miles and by 140k or so it was dead. the engine started knocking and will no longer turn ov… |
| 2025-07-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On [XXX] Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw performed Recall SC284 on my 2013 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ), replacing the HECU fuse. … |
| 2025-07-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Was driving on the highway when my car started to smoke pulled over and it was a fire under my hood from the abs module |
| 2025-06-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | First, my engine and oil light went on. Second, there began a loud prominent engine knock. I had it serviced for an oil… |
| 2025-05-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | It is making a noise when turning steering wheel to one side and it has play and clinking noise in steering wheel. Is t… |
| 2025-04-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel making a loud CLUNK sound. Possibly the steering wheel coupler. Concerned that steering wheel might mal… |
| 2025-03-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | steering not tight, car shakes around 70 mph |
| 2025-02-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motiv… |
| 2025-02-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound… |
| 2025-01-16 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | On 1-16-25 I was involved in a vehicle crash in which the airbags "did not" deploy. The vehicle is at my home, the br… |
| 2025-01-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | honor catalytic converter failure under manufacturer warranty which they refuse to honor after 90 days at the kia servi… |
| 2025-01-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | My steering column will make a clicking sound, and the steering wheel and column will vibrate excessively. |
| 2024-12-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering wheel is making a knocking sound when I turn left or right. |
| 2024-12-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The 2013 Kia Soul has been subject to recalls related to the gear shift, with some models potentially experiencing issu… |
| 2024-12-06 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes… |
| 2024-11-21 | STEERING | No | 0 | Broken coupler. They want 2800 dollars to fix. |
| 2024-11-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | Feel no control of steering Clicking sound when turning steering wheel Tight/ hard to steer wheel…doesn’t want to turn |
| 2024-11-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | MDPS coupler worn and causing steering wheel instability and noise when driving over 60 mph. There was a recall previou… |
| 2024-11-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2013 Kia Soul 1.6L is currently displaying a check engine light. My vehicle has very strong smelling exhaust, engin… |
| 2024-10-29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started making abnormally loud s… |
| 2024-10-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On Sunday l was driving my car and the car started making noise at green light when l try to press on the accurate… |
| 2024-10-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a carport when it su… |
| 2024-10-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-10-14 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brak… |
| 2024-10-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed s… |
| 2024-10-05 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | my car has been at the Kia service center since October 5, 2024, on a manufacturer recall, and since then another recal… |
| 2024-09-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | RECALL FOR CATALIC CONVERTER UNDER MANUFACTOR WARRANTY , THEY CONTINUE NOT TO HONOR THE RECALL ON MY VECHILE AND THE RE… |
| 2024-09-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | On [XXX], we were driving on [XXX] from Wisconsin into Minnesota to park at MSP airport. Near the state border, we bega… |
| 2024-08-30 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle w… |
| 2024-08-26 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2024-08-19 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering coupler. Recalled for 2014 up but not covered for 2013 |