2019 KIA Soul problems
Owners have filed 196 complaints about the 2019 KIA Soul with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 43.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 7.1%.
Complaints196
Crashes20
Fires12
Injuries20
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 43.9% · 86
Unknown or other 9.7% · 19
Air bags 7.1% · 14
Electrical system 6.6% · 13
Fuel/propulsion system 6.1% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 3.1% · 6
Seat belts 3.1% · 6
Power train 2.6% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 20 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 13 model years of the KIA Soul in this data, 2019 draws comparatively few complaints; 2014 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 123 in the last three years against 48 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 46,200 miles.
In owners' own words
There is white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. The car is running in distress. We changed the spark plugs because there was oil on the original spark plugs. We took the car to Auto Zone for engine diagnosis. Their tests report Ignition coil failure in the power train system.. They report cylinder 2 misfire detected. They also diagnosed that the left rear vehicle speed sensor failed in the anti-lock brake system. Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30â40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 10,500. Engine · reported at 10,500 miles
Vehicle driving at highway speeds experienced a sudden and complete loss of power followed by flashing check engine light. Driver was able to coast and the exit highway via off ramp. Driver contacted roadside assistance and vehicle was towed to parkside KIA in knoxville, tn. Initial diagnostic indicated failed ignition coil on cylinder #1 at approximately 22,300 miles. Engine · reported at 22,300 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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