Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-18 | 22V096000 |
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 128,280 | — | Details |
| 2017-09-29 | 17V608000 |
STEERING | 342,381 | — | Details |
| 2015-03-02 | 15V123000 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 208,858 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V096000 (AIR BAGS). The… |
| 2026-03-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive Oil Consumption/Burning Catalytic Converter Clogging Check Engine Light/Misfires My engine has all of these i… |
| 2026-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine). The c… |
| 2026-02-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on the Interstate, the veh… |
| 2026-01-30 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | My car was not accelerating all the time I was pressing the pedal. a mechanic said it was the engine. |
| 2026-01-27 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH uphill with her daughter and her small d… |
| 2025-12-12 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I was driving my 2014 Kia Soul on Friday 12/12 when without any warning the brakes went out. Thankfully I was able to g… |
| 2025-12-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Summary of Safety Defect: While my 16 year old daughter was driving our 2014 Kia Soul in December 2025, the car suddenl… |
| 2025-11-29 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Upon backing the Kia out of my driveway the brakes failed completly. Upon removing the brake line shield I found extens… |
| 2025-11-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Subject: Reimbursement Request for Engine Defect Repairs - VIN [XXX] Dear Kia Consumer Assistance Center, I am request… |
| 2025-11-13 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while accelerating, the accelerator pedal was depressed to th… |
| 2025-10-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failing, pistons, and major oil consumption |
| 2025-10-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | 10/01/2025 I took my vehicle to Crain Kia of Conway for four different safety recalls. Safety Recall 15V123 (SC116) ,… |
| 2025-10-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact, who was an independent dealer, purchased the vehicle for resale. The con… |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Eng… |
| 2025-09-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase.… |
| 2025-09-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine has absorbed an insane amount of oil the last several weeks, and this week it burned 1/2 quart of oil in fou… |
| 2025-09-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | On [XXX], my 2014 Kia Soul received the PI2002A Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) ECU update at Southwest Kia, 39650… |
| 2025-09-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Headlights seem to flicker off and on while using turn signals. Dash lights will brighten during the incident as well. |
| 2025-08-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | In June 2024, my 2014 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a sudden engine failure without warning. I was driving on a bu… |
| 2025-08-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I WAS DRIVING FOR LESS THAN TEN MINUTES ON AN EXPRESSWAY WHEN MY KIA SOUL SHUT DOWN. I HAD JUST CHANGED LANES. FORTUN… |
| 2025-08-26 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V096000 (AIR BAGS), 1… |
| 2025-07-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | No | 0 | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the check eng… |
| 2025-06-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Ive tried to get my recalls fixed since I bought the car 2 years ago, Jeff Wyler Kia Eastgate Ohio has given me the run… |
| 2025-06-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | ** Component/system that failed: The engine and catalytic converter. An independent mechanic confirmed the catalytic co… |
| 2025-06-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | In 2023 I had my car repaired at a Kia dealership due to NHTSA Recall Number: 19V120, KIA Customer Care Case Number: [X… |
| 2025-05-11 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Went to back out of driveway noticed puddle of water substance near right passenger door grd. Thought possibly from AC … |
| 2025-05-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My VIN number was included as part of the engine recall up to 150,000 miles. My car sat at the dealership and the eng… |
| 2025-05-08 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light ill… |
| 2025-04-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The conta… |
| 2025-04-06 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle Information: 2014 Kia Soul (Base Model) VIN: [XXX] Approx. Mileage at Failure:91,000 Incident Date: [XXX] Co… |
| 2025-04-06 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine light… |
| 2025-04-03 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with cruise control activate… |
| 2025-03-19 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased this vehicle used just four months ago. Since then, I’ve had continual problems with it, costing me a signi… |
| 2025-03-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle intermittently stal… |
| 2025-02-27 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ESC warning light illumina… |
| 2025-02-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine stalls without warning while driving. It’s been at dangerous times on highways or just driving around town. … |
| 2025-01-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: My 2014 Kia … |
| 2025-01-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Catalytic converter overheated. Motor stalled. Wallace Kia, Stuart, Florida ran diagnostics on my vehicle. I brought it… |
| 2024-12-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving down a major highway (I65, northbound, indiana) and my vehicle suddenly slowed down and wouldn't accelera… |
| 2024-12-09 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | When I was at work and driving in the parking lot the brake pedal went to the floor. I realized that I didn't have any … |
| 2024-12-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving and my MIL came on. When I parked, I could smell strong exhaust fumes. I went to get an OBD2 scan and it … |
| 2024-11-12 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Rod bearing three has started knocking and is throwing a catalytic converter code |
| 2024-11-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Purchased car on [XXX] less then a week later I tried o purchase Sirius radio for car, however due to being a previous … |
| 2024-10-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, an abnormal sound and odor was … |
| 2024-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Brakes are loud been changed to new ones, engine makes a small sound |
| 2024-09-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine light and oil light were coming on and the engine was making horrible noises. My wife called me and we had i… |
| 2024-09-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Multiple misfires, codes Codes P062E x2 P0300 P0303 P0302 P0500 P0267 P0264 P050B |
| 2024-08-31 | ENGINE | No | 1 | On [XXX] my 2014 Kia Soul caught on fire while I was at a gas station. There had been no warning lights, however when I… |
| 2024-08-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brakes failed my husband (primary driver of the KIA vehicle) came home from work on 8/19/2024. He pulled off at the loc… |