The 2019 Kia Soul has 263 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and air bags. Owners most often flag catastrophic engine failure (knocking, stalling, seizure) often preceded by excessive oil consumption: very frequent across 2010-2020 models. linked to recalls and extended warranty programs.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Kia Soul vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Soul model years we track, complaint volume runs from 87 (2022) to 1,600 (2016). With 263 complaints, the 2019 Soul sits belowthe model's median of 357.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags
Campaign 22V031000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board an…
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 23V218000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles equipped with an E400 battery. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit while driving.
power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Campaign 23V724000Kia America, Inc. (KIA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Soul EV vehicles. The parking mechanism may be damaged, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the gear shift lever is in the Park 'P' position and the…
Mixed to negative sentiment, heavily dependent on model year and engine. The vehicle is consistently praised for its practicality, including exceptional interior roominess, good fuel economy, easy maneuverability, and overall value as a…
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Used Soul listings typically run $11,800–$19,709 across 2014 to 2025 model years.
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