2016 KIA Soul problems
Owners have filed 1,140 complaints about the 2016 KIA Soul with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 48.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 9.4%.
Complaints1,140
Crashes34
Fires59
Injuries39
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 48.2% · 549
Unknown or other 10.2% · 116
Engine and engine cooling 9.4% · 107
Fuel/propulsion system 6.9% · 79
Power train 5.4% · 61
Electrical system 5.0% · 57
Vehicle speed control 2.7% · 31
Steering 2.6% · 30
Severity
Of those complaints, 34 describe a crash, 59 describe a fire and 39 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the KIA Soul in this data, 2016 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 335 in the last three years against 535 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,419 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle is experiencing oil &/or carbon-like debree exiting out of the exhaust system. There are no warning indicators of any kind displaying. The car has regularly been taken to the dealership for service and maintenance problems. Motor has documented record of oil consumption due to testing at dealership. This is currently the second catalytic converter to be replaced. I have all receipts for work performed. Engine
The contact owns a 2016 KIA Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated at start-up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved a dtc fault code regarding the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The failure mileage was 66,292. Engine · reported at 66,292 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine started knocking. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was informed that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Engine · reported at 113,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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