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22V031000 Jan 25, 2022 AIR BAGS

Kia 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 pri...

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Jan 6, 2026 Unknown Or Other

Owner of 2017 White Kia Soul that has peeling paint. I've never owned a vehicle that paint peeled like this. I understand there are other owners with the same issue. This issue first started in May 2025 on driver's side near roof that I paid out of my pocket to repair. Now I have same issue on the...

Jan 6, 2026 Unknown Or Other

Owner of 2017 White Kia Soul that has peeling paint. I've never owned a vehicle that paint peeled like this. I understand there are other owners with the same issue. This issue first started in May 2025 on driver's side near roof that I paid out of my pocket to repair. Now I have same issue on the...

Dec 5, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I have a white 2017 Kia Soul. I bought it new in 2017. The paint is peeling off really badly. Something is not right. This is not wear and tear paint peeling it is massive all around the car, especially the hood. The whole hood is peeling. My friend has an old 2011 Kia and his paint is fine. Plea...

Dec 5, 2025 Unknown Or Other

I have a white 2017 Kia Soul. I bought it new in 2017. The paint is peeling off really badly. Something is not right. This is not wear and tear paint peeling it is massive all around the car, especially the hood. The whole hood is peeling. My friend has an old 2011 Kia and his paint is fine. Plea...

Nov 18, 2025 Power Train 51,986 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a judder coming from the transmission. Additionally, while decelerating to come to a stop, the vehicle shook abnormally before accelerating while continuing to drive. The failure was intermittent. There w...

Nov 18, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The car lurches/judders upon startup and at low speeds. It has been serviced eight times for this issue by two authorized Kia dealers with no resolve.

Nov 18, 2025 Power Train 51,986 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a judder coming from the transmission. Additionally, while decelerating to come to a stop, the vehicle shook abnormally before accelerating while continuing to drive. The failure was intermittent. There w...

Nov 18, 2025 Unknown Or Other

The car lurches/judders upon startup and at low speeds. It has been serviced eight times for this issue by two authorized Kia dealers with no resolve.

Oct 8, 2025 Engine

Engine Failed Mid Drive. Started with knocking sound then went into limp mode and then shut off and did not want to start. Car failed in the middle of traffic and could of injured me and others. I've read of other failures of the same models but for some reason the 2017 model isn't eligible for the ...

Oct 8, 2025 Engine

Engine Failed Mid Drive. Started with knocking sound then went into limp mode and then shut off and did not want to start. Car failed in the middle of traffic and could of injured me and others. I've read of other failures of the same models but for some reason the 2017 model isn't eligible for the ...

Sep 27, 2025 Engine

To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report that a Kia dealership of garden grove, ca falsely recorded a safety recall as “completed” on my 2019 Kia Soul Upon review from another kia dealer, I discovered that the recall repair — essential to prevent engine failure — w...

Sep 27, 2025 Engine

To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint to report that a Kia dealership of garden grove, ca falsely recorded a safety recall as “completed” on my 2019 Kia Soul Upon review from another kia dealer, I discovered that the recall repair — essential to prevent engine failure — w...

Sep 25, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic detected a knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine rod bearing and camshaft failures. The contact was informed that the engine ...

Sep 25, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic detected a knocking sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle was diagnosed with engine rod bearing and camshaft failures. The contact was informed that the engine ...

Sep 23, 2025 Engine

Perform check engine light diagnosis. Heard knocking noise at any speed even at idle. Added 2 quarts of oil. P0420 catalyst system efficiency below threshold Bank 1. The engine is consuming too much oil and has a noise coming from the valve train. Also, a slight rod bearing knock. Our auto mechanic...

Sep 23, 2025 Engine

Perform check engine light diagnosis. Heard knocking noise at any speed even at idle. Added 2 quarts of oil. P0420 catalyst system efficiency below threshold Bank 1. The engine is consuming too much oil and has a noise coming from the valve train. Also, a slight rod bearing knock. Our auto mechanic...

Aug 25, 2025 Engine

While driving on June 30, 2025, the engine gave a loud clunking noise, shuttered and shut down. I was able to pull over to the side of the road safely and not impede traffic, however this happened on a public roadway and had the potential of causing different results. I had no warning lights on the ...

Aug 25, 2025 Engine

While driving on June 30, 2025, the engine gave a loud clunking noise, shuttered and shut down. I was able to pull over to the side of the road safely and not impede traffic, however this happened on a public roadway and had the potential of causing different results. I had no warning lights on the ...

Aug 24, 2025 Engine

I was driving and all a sudden my engine light came on and the car started like stuttering with no power very scarey. The mechanic said the 3 power train warranties on my car would not fix he said I need a new engine and I still owe like 12000 ugg.

Aug 24, 2025 Engine

I was driving and all a sudden my engine light came on and the car started like stuttering with no power very scarey. The mechanic said the 3 power train warranties on my car would not fix he said I need a new engine and I still owe like 12000 ugg.

Aug 15, 2025 Engine 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also became aware of excessive oil consumption. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnos...

Aug 15, 2025 Engine 70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact also became aware of excessive oil consumption. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnos...

Aug 11, 2025 Engine 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after an independent mechanic started the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming f...

Aug 11, 2025 Engine 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after an independent mechanic started the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming f...

Aug 5, 2025 Visibility/wiper

Backup camera no longer works; when in reverse, the screen is totally blank, no image and no guide lines.

Aug 5, 2025 Visibility/wiper

Backup camera no longer works; when in reverse, the screen is totally blank, no image and no guide lines.

Aug 2, 2025 Service Brakes Crash

2017,Kia soul plus brakes failed with no warning and we crashed into an intersection and hit a dump truck. I suffered severe broken bones including a compound femur fracture and broken arm. I was trapped in the car for over a hour. Both my arm and leg have rods and pins now. I also suffer from seve...

Aug 2, 2025 Service Brakes Crash

2017,Kia soul plus brakes failed with no warning and we crashed into an intersection and hit a dump truck. I suffered severe broken bones including a compound femur fracture and broken arm. I was trapped in the car for over a hour. Both my arm and leg have rods and pins now. I also suffer from seve...

Jul 22, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st...

Jul 22, 2025 Air Bags 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st...

Jul 22, 2025 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st...

Jul 22, 2025 Air Bags 97,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact st...

Jul 16, 2025 Engine

The issue involves the engine’s piston rings, which appear to be malfunctioning and causing excessive oil consumption. This has led to oil entering the combustion chamber and likely damaging the catalytic converter. The engine began consuming oil rapidly between oil changes — far more than norma...

Jul 16, 2025 Engine

The issue involves the engine’s piston rings, which appear to be malfunctioning and causing excessive oil consumption. This has led to oil entering the combustion chamber and likely damaging the catalytic converter. The engine began consuming oil rapidly between oil changes — far more than norma...

Jul 10, 2025 Engine 65,000 mi

The contact called on behalf of her neighbor who owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. A mobile independent mechanic replaced the starter. The contact stated while the neighbor was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to pul...

Jul 10, 2025 Engine 65,000 mi

The contact called on behalf of her neighbor who owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. A mobile independent mechanic replaced the starter. The contact stated while the neighbor was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to pul...

Jul 9, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My car is losing oil and the light does not come on to tell me when oil runs low I have been to Coral Springs Kia in the Coral Springs automall many times and they have all my records.

Jul 9, 2025 Unknown Or Other

My car is losing oil and the light does not come on to tell me when oil runs low I have been to Coral Springs Kia in the Coral Springs automall many times and they have all my records.

Jul 8, 2025 Engine

My 2017 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) is experiencing piston ring failure, which has led to excessive oil consumption and the failure of my catalytic converter. The engine is a 2.0L Nu MPI—the same engine type covered under Kia recalls SC176 and SC200—but my VIN is currently excluded. This is a known ...

Jul 8, 2025 Engine

My 2017 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) is experiencing piston ring failure, which has led to excessive oil consumption and the failure of my catalytic converter. The engine is a 2.0L Nu MPI—the same engine type covered under Kia recalls SC176 and SC200—but my VIN is currently excluded. This is a known ...

Jul 1, 2025 Engine

Engine is running very rough. At a low idle, the engine turns off. Today the car turned off 11 times. A diagnostic reading shows all four cylinders misfiring.

Jul 1, 2025 Engine

Engine is running very rough. At a low idle, the engine turns off. Today the car turned off 11 times. A diagnostic reading shows all four cylinders misfiring.

May 19, 2025 Engine

Vehicle shut off on the highway and engine no seized however oil change was recently completed

May 19, 2025 Power Train

Vehicle shut off on the highway and engine no seized however oil change was recently completed

May 19, 2025 Engine

- Engine failure/seizure with rod bearing failure! Yes, vehicle is available for inspection upon request. - Myself and my wife were driving through a busy intersection light when the engine failed and went into limp mode (Engine Control System) causing an abrupt stop in the middle of the intersectio...

May 19, 2025 Engine

Vehicle shut off on the highway and engine no seized however oil change was recently completed

May 19, 2025 Power Train

Vehicle shut off on the highway and engine no seized however oil change was recently completed

May 19, 2025 Engine

- Engine failure/seizure with rod bearing failure! Yes, vehicle is available for inspection upon request. - Myself and my wife were driving through a busy intersection light when the engine failed and went into limp mode (Engine Control System) causing an abrupt stop in the middle of the intersectio...

Apr 24, 2025 Electrical System

Am receiving a code for camshaft sensor bank 1 sensor a. Figured it could be timing but also know about TSB’s. Need to see if there are any posted for my specific 2017 Kia Soul.

Apr 24, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Am receiving a code for camshaft sensor bank 1 sensor a. Figured it could be timing but also know about TSB’s. Need to see if there are any posted for my specific 2017 Kia Soul.

Apr 24, 2025 Electrical System

Am receiving a code for camshaft sensor bank 1 sensor a. Figured it could be timing but also know about TSB’s. Need to see if there are any posted for my specific 2017 Kia Soul.

Apr 24, 2025 Unknown Or Other

Am receiving a code for camshaft sensor bank 1 sensor a. Figured it could be timing but also know about TSB’s. Need to see if there are any posted for my specific 2017 Kia Soul.

Apr 23, 2025 Engine

Car stalls when at a stop. Restart ignition stalls again when placed into drive and accelerator is pressed. Restart, brake pedal and accelerator pressed at same time, while put into gear, and then it will move. The oil light and battery light comes on when it stalls.

Apr 23, 2025 Engine

Car stalls when at a stop. Restart ignition stalls again when placed into drive and accelerator is pressed. Restart, brake pedal and accelerator pressed at same time, while put into gear, and then it will move. The oil light and battery light comes on when it stalls.

Mar 27, 2025 Engine

After driving about 2,000 miles after an oil change, the oil warning light comes on. This happens regardless of whether I use 3,000-mile or 5,000-mile oil. When I check the oil, it is completely gone. This issue started about a year ago, and now I always carry extra oil because I am worried. My ca...

Mar 27, 2025 Engine

After driving about 2,000 miles after an oil change, the oil warning light comes on. This happens regardless of whether I use 3,000-mile or 5,000-mile oil. When I check the oil, it is completely gone. This issue started about a year ago, and now I always carry extra oil because I am worried. My ca...

Mar 9, 2025 Engine

I purchased my car new from the dealer in August of 2017; at 40,000 I started having an excessive oil consumption issue. I took it repeatedly to the dealer for remedy under the warranty. They examined and performed services that failed to remedy the issue. From my research I learned that this proble...

Mar 9, 2025 Engine

I purchased my car new from the dealer in August of 2017; at 40,000 I started having an excessive oil consumption issue. I took it repeatedly to the dealer for remedy under the warranty. They examined and performed services that failed to remedy the issue. From my research I learned that this proble...

Feb 26, 2025 Engine

My husband was travelling down the highway in our car with my [XXX] in the back seat. Suddenly the motor seized up and the car started the rattle. The car came to a stop. We had the car towed to a Kia dealership and was told that the engine had seized up and would need to be replaced. I also found ...

Feb 26, 2025 Engine

My husband was travelling down the highway in our car with my [XXX] in the back seat. Suddenly the motor seized up and the car started the rattle. The car came to a stop. We had the car towed to a Kia dealership and was told that the engine had seized up and would need to be replaced. I also found ...

Feb 25, 2025 Engine 102,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel soon after an oil change. Additionally, the contact stated that there was oil accumulating around the exhaust pipe. Upon inspection of the engine, the contact discovered t...

Feb 25, 2025 Engine 102,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel soon after an oil change. Additionally, the contact stated that there was oil accumulating around the exhaust pipe. Upon inspection of the engine, the contact discovered t...

Jan 27, 2025 Engine

The crank shaft failed and is costing me 2800 to repair it.

Jan 27, 2025 Engine

The crank shaft failed and is costing me 2800 to repair it.

Dec 23, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an engine failure due to excessive pumping of engine oil. The local dealer was conta...

Dec 23, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with an engine failure due to excessive pumping of engine oil. The local dealer was conta...

Dec 19, 2024 Engine

09/06/2024 MY KIA SOUL ENGINE BROKE DOWN TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP AND DETERMINED IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE, DUE TO A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED BEFORE MY OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. KIA DECLINES DOING THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT UNDER THE 150,000 WARRANTY, DUE TO THE RECALL NEVER BEING TAKEN CARE OF. SPOKE TO THE...

Dec 19, 2024 Engine

09/06/2024 MY KIA SOUL ENGINE BROKE DOWN TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP AND DETERMINED IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE, DUE TO A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED BEFORE MY OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. KIA DECLINES DOING THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT UNDER THE 150,000 WARRANTY, DUE TO THE RECALL NEVER BEING TAKEN CARE OF. SPOKE TO THE...

Nov 29, 2024 Engine

The Kia Soul is burning engine oil. I have to add an extra pint of oil every month. This known engine defect will one day damage the engine and may cause an accident.

Nov 29, 2024 Engine

The Kia Soul is burning engine oil. I have to add an extra pint of oil every month. This known engine defect will one day damage the engine and may cause an accident.

Oct 14, 2024 Engine

Hi Nikki - This vehicle has an engine issue as of [XXX] when my car broken down on the road. The engine sputtered and the car was inoperable. I was told to call the Wynn’s Extended Warranty, however it was late and there was no one available to answer the call. So then my car was taken by AAA to...

Oct 14, 2024 Engine

Hi Nikki - This vehicle has an engine issue as of [XXX] when my car broken down on the road. The engine sputtered and the car was inoperable. I was told to call the Wynn’s Extended Warranty, however it was late and there was no one available to answer the call. So then my car was taken by AAA to...

Oct 5, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I have wasted too much time and my own $ for my local KIA to dismiss their on going re-appointments and months of different service technicians to not have them reacting to an engine light to never retry something not done right. Now, they have my 2017 KiA Soul+ wrongly listed as no recalls remaini...

Oct 5, 2024 Engine

I have wasted too much time and my own $ for my local KIA to dismiss their on going re-appointments and months of different service technicians to not have them reacting to an engine light to never retry something not done right. Now, they have my 2017 KiA Soul+ wrongly listed as no recalls remaini...

Oct 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I have wasted too much time and my own $ for my local KIA to dismiss their on going re-appointments and months of different service technicians to not have them reacting to an engine light to never retry something not done right. Now, they have my 2017 KiA Soul+ wrongly listed as no recalls remaini...

Oct 5, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

I have wasted too much time and my own $ for my local KIA to dismiss their on going re-appointments and months of different service technicians to not have them reacting to an engine light to never retry something not done right. Now, they have my 2017 KiA Soul+ wrongly listed as no recalls remaini...

Oct 5, 2024 Engine

I have wasted too much time and my own $ for my local KIA to dismiss their on going re-appointments and months of different service technicians to not have them reacting to an engine light to never retry something not done right. Now, they have my 2017 KiA Soul+ wrongly listed as no recalls remaini...

Oct 5, 2024 Unknown Or Other

I have wasted too much time and my own $ for my local KIA to dismiss their on going re-appointments and months of different service technicians to not have them reacting to an engine light to never retry something not done right. Now, they have my 2017 KiA Soul+ wrongly listed as no recalls remaini...

Oct 1, 2024 Electrical System

Multiple stations failed emission inspection in texas for fuel not completed and evap not completed. Tried multiple things to fix. Took it to shop that kept for days and diagnosed with logic lock with the ecm/ecu. Basically bad ecm which is common problem with kia soul and there are recall for mo...

Oct 1, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Multiple stations failed emission inspection in texas for fuel not completed and evap not completed. Tried multiple things to fix. Took it to shop that kept for days and diagnosed with logic lock with the ecm/ecu. Basically bad ecm which is common problem with kia soul and there are recall for mo...

Oct 1, 2024 Electrical System

Multiple stations failed emission inspection in texas for fuel not completed and evap not completed. Tried multiple things to fix. Took it to shop that kept for days and diagnosed with logic lock with the ecm/ecu. Basically bad ecm which is common problem with kia soul and there are recall for mo...

Oct 1, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Multiple stations failed emission inspection in texas for fuel not completed and evap not completed. Tried multiple things to fix. Took it to shop that kept for days and diagnosed with logic lock with the ecm/ecu. Basically bad ecm which is common problem with kia soul and there are recall for mo...

Sep 23, 2024 Engine

Engine burns oil. Losing over 1 quart per 500 miles. Kia says it is normal.

Sep 23, 2024 Engine

Engine burns oil. Losing over 1 quart per 500 miles. Kia says it is normal.

Sep 6, 2024 Engine

Vehicle is consuming oil far before service is due. Easily a quart or more before 1000mi. Read about a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT regarding engine failure due to this.

Sep 6, 2024 Engine

Vehicle is consuming oil far before service is due. Easily a quart or more before 1000mi. Read about a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT regarding engine failure due to this.

Aug 26, 2024 Electrical System Fire 63,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. While the contact was asleep, they were awoken by an abnormal burning smell. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had caught fire. A neighbor called the authorities and the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire depart...

Aug 26, 2024 Exterior Lighting Fire 63,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. While the contact was asleep, they were awoken by an abnormal burning smell. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had caught fire. A neighbor called the authorities and the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire depart...

Aug 26, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the camshaft position sensor, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact wa...

Aug 26, 2024 Electrical System Fire 63,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. While the contact was asleep, they were awoken by an abnormal burning smell. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had caught fire. A neighbor called the authorities and the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire depart...

Aug 26, 2024 Exterior Lighting Fire 63,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. While the contact was asleep, they were awoken by an abnormal burning smell. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had caught fire. A neighbor called the authorities and the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire depart...

Aug 26, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the camshaft position sensor, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact wa...

Aug 7, 2024 Engine 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle s...

Aug 7, 2024 Engine 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle s...

Jul 28, 2024 Electrical System

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Jul 26, 2024 Engine 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic discovered metal shards in the oil pan. The m...

Jul 26, 2024 Engine 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic discovered metal shards in the oil pan. The m...

Jul 16, 2024 Engine

Burning oil and engine failure! According to Kia this is "a common issue" unbeknownst to consumers. This is VERY dangerous. The vehicle has been been sitting at a repair shop waiting for warranty approval.

Jul 16, 2024 Engine

Burning oil and engine failure! According to Kia this is "a common issue" unbeknownst to consumers. This is VERY dangerous. The vehicle has been been sitting at a repair shop waiting for warranty approval.

Jul 3, 2024 Engine

I was driving down a freeway after changing my oil when my car began backfiring, which was strange so I pulled over and checked my engine but I saw nothing wrong, so I went back to driving so I could get home, but as I was driving home, the engine made a loud clang and then the engine completely die...

Jul 3, 2024 Engine

I was driving down a freeway after changing my oil when my car began backfiring, which was strange so I pulled over and checked my engine but I saw nothing wrong, so I went back to driving so I could get home, but as I was driving home, the engine made a loud clang and then the engine completely die...

Jun 26, 2024 Engine

Just had an oil change done a couple months ago, the two previous oil changes I had, the merchanics advised me that the engine had less oil than it should for how little miles had been put on it. took it in today since it started making a "ticking" noise, and was informed that there was hardly any o...

Jun 26, 2024 Engine

Just had an oil change done a couple months ago, the two previous oil changes I had, the merchanics advised me that the engine had less oil than it should for how little miles had been put on it. took it in today since it started making a "ticking" noise, and was informed that there was hardly any o...

Jun 12, 2024 Engine

The engine failed and the car just stopped running. The safety of me and my family was put at risk. I barely could get the car off the road as I'm disabled. I had to call for help.

Jun 12, 2024 Engine

The engine failed and the car just stopped running. The safety of me and my family was put at risk. I barely could get the car off the road as I'm disabled. I had to call for help.

May 31, 2024 Engine

The engine failed on an Arizona highway, at night, while my daughter was driving from Arizona to California. My daughter's safety, and that of her friend who was also in the car, was put at risk due to the near inability to move the vehicle off of the highway and onto the shoulder. This route [XX...

May 31, 2024 Engine

The engine failed on an Arizona highway, at night, while my daughter was driving from Arizona to California. My daughter's safety, and that of her friend who was also in the car, was put at risk due to the near inability to move the vehicle off of the highway and onto the shoulder. This route [XX...

May 25, 2024 Engine

05/18/2024 (Saturday) I was driving home from my parents house. After approximately 7 miles from leaving their home the check engine light came on. The car became sluggish and seamed to not have a lot of power. I drove the car approximately another 7 miles straight to the dealership for it is be ...

May 25, 2024 Engine

05/18/2024 (Saturday) I was driving home from my parents house. After approximately 7 miles from leaving their home the check engine light came on. The car became sluggish and seamed to not have a lot of power. I drove the car approximately another 7 miles straight to the dealership for it is be ...

May 7, 2024 Engine

Last year check engine light came on & It was time to get my oil change, So you know when they connect the car to that reader well it came back It was my catalytic converter And so I was like that's really expensive ,check engine light ended up going off then on. Now mind you I always keep up the ...

May 7, 2024 Engine

Last year check engine light came on & It was time to get my oil change, So you know when they connect the car to that reader well it came back It was my catalytic converter And so I was like that's really expensive ,check engine light ended up going off then on. Now mind you I always keep up the ...

Apr 30, 2024 Engine

On 3/22/24, my 2017 Kia Soul started making a backfiring noises while I was on the interstate. Then I heard a loud noise and the car starting losing speed and finally just quit after about a 1/4 of a mile. I had to have car towed to repair shop. I called for roadside assistance from AAA. (They cou...

Apr 30, 2024 Engine

On 3/22/24, my 2017 Kia Soul started making a backfiring noises while I was on the interstate. Then I heard a loud noise and the car starting losing speed and finally just quit after about a 1/4 of a mile. I had to have car towed to repair shop. I called for roadside assistance from AAA. (They cou...

Apr 12, 2024 Engine

The Kia has been using oil sind 78000 miles I've been going to dealership now going on 2 years for issues with the engine. Feb 2024 they put a catalytic converter on. On [XXX] I called told them check engine light was flashing and was rattling and running rough Nick Sheets told me to bring it back o...

Apr 12, 2024 Engine

The Kia has been using oil sind 78000 miles I've been going to dealership now going on 2 years for issues with the engine. Feb 2024 they put a catalytic converter on. On [XXX] I called told them check engine light was flashing and was rattling and running rough Nick Sheets told me to bring it back o...

Mar 26, 2024 Engine

Engine failed - active codes P0300 and P0303 Cylinder 3 spark plug coated in oil. Only had 10PSI of cylinder PSI. Russ Darrow Waukesha Kia - Wisconsin concluded that a new engine is needed, quoted $9,000. Kia declined to cover the cost, the codes above aren't covered by engine warranty. Before the ...

Mar 26, 2024 Engine

Engine failed - active codes P0300 and P0303 Cylinder 3 spark plug coated in oil. Only had 10PSI of cylinder PSI. Russ Darrow Waukesha Kia - Wisconsin concluded that a new engine is needed, quoted $9,000. Kia declined to cover the cost, the codes above aren't covered by engine warranty. Before the ...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine

Car has been giving me problems using oil going on 3 years. The Kia dealership keeps having me do different test and repair different stuff. Finally on Saturday March 16,2023 the car broke down right off exit of highway at the light. I was so scared and frustrated people were blowing horn. A man he...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine

Car has been giving me problems using oil going on 3 years. The Kia dealership keeps having me do different test and repair different stuff. Finally on Saturday March 16,2023 the car broke down right off exit of highway at the light. I was so scared and frustrated people were blowing horn. A man he...

Feb 28, 2024 Electrical System

I am reporting the problem with the starters used in the Kia Soul. My starter went out with no warning. My vehicle had less than 25,000 mi. This occurrence happened 1 yr ago. January of 2023. The temp outside was a blistering 13°below 0. I was stumped by this occurrence. After searching the...

Feb 28, 2024 Engine

I am reporting the problem with the starters used in the Kia Soul. My starter went out with no warning. My vehicle had less than 25,000 mi. This occurrence happened 1 yr ago. January of 2023. The temp outside was a blistering 13°below 0. I was stumped by this occurrence. After searching the...

Feb 28, 2024 Electrical System

I am reporting the problem with the starters used in the Kia Soul. My starter went out with no warning. My vehicle had less than 25,000 mi. This occurrence happened 1 yr ago. January of 2023. The temp outside was a blistering 13°below 0. I was stumped by this occurrence. After searching the...

Feb 28, 2024 Engine

I am reporting the problem with the starters used in the Kia Soul. My starter went out with no warning. My vehicle had less than 25,000 mi. This occurrence happened 1 yr ago. January of 2023. The temp outside was a blistering 13°below 0. I was stumped by this occurrence. After searching the...

Feb 22, 2024 Engine

Burning oil in 1,000 miles blowing blue smoke out exhaust

Feb 22, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Burning oil in 1,000 miles blowing blue smoke out exhaust

Feb 22, 2024 Engine

Burning oil in 1,000 miles blowing blue smoke out exhaust

Feb 22, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

Burning oil in 1,000 miles blowing blue smoke out exhaust

Feb 12, 2024 Power Train

Had oil changed and noticed car was stalling. Went to get car checked out and there was no oil. Replaced oil and car still had the same issue. Was notified that there was an issue with these cars and burning oil. Engine was replaced but car still has issues.

Feb 12, 2024 Engine

Had oil changed and noticed car was stalling. Went to get car checked out and there was no oil. Replaced oil and car still had the same issue. Was notified that there was an issue with these cars and burning oil. Engine was replaced but car still has issues.

Feb 12, 2024 Power Train

Had oil changed and noticed car was stalling. Went to get car checked out and there was no oil. Replaced oil and car still had the same issue. Was notified that there was an issue with these cars and burning oil. Engine was replaced but car still has issues.

Feb 12, 2024 Engine

Had oil changed and noticed car was stalling. Went to get car checked out and there was no oil. Replaced oil and car still had the same issue. Was notified that there was an issue with these cars and burning oil. Engine was replaced but car still has issues.

Feb 6, 2024 Engine

The car gave no warning, no lights or anything to tell me that there was something wrong with the engine. The engine started to knock very loud while I was driving on the freeway and completely failed. The car could have caught on fire or blew up while I was driving it or I could have gotten into a ...

Feb 6, 2024 Engine

The car gave no warning, no lights or anything to tell me that there was something wrong with the engine. The engine started to knock very loud while I was driving on the freeway and completely failed. The car could have caught on fire or blew up while I was driving it or I could have gotten into a ...

Feb 2, 2024 Engine

Engine blew

Feb 2, 2024 Engine

Engine blew

Jan 31, 2024 Engine

Dear Officer, I'm writing to report the powertrain and engine issue on my Green Kia Soul 2017 with a 1.6L engine. The engine misfired when I was driving on Interstate 26 with my whole family (including my wife, mom, and 4-year-old daughter). The speed was down first with no signal and then the car...

Jan 31, 2024 Power Train

Dear Officer, I'm writing to report the powertrain and engine issue on my Green Kia Soul 2017 with a 1.6L engine. The engine misfired when I was driving on Interstate 26 with my whole family (including my wife, mom, and 4-year-old daughter). The speed was down first with no signal and then the car...

Jan 31, 2024 Air Bags

Dear Officer, I'm writing to report the powertrain and engine issue on my Green Kia Soul 2017 with a 1.6L engine. The engine misfired when I was driving on Interstate 26 with my whole family (including my wife, mom, and 4-year-old daughter). The speed was down first with no signal and then the car...

Jan 31, 2024 Engine

Dear Officer, I'm writing to report the powertrain and engine issue on my Green Kia Soul 2017 with a 1.6L engine. The engine misfired when I was driving on Interstate 26 with my whole family (including my wife, mom, and 4-year-old daughter). The speed was down first with no signal and then the car...

Jan 31, 2024 Power Train

Dear Officer, I'm writing to report the powertrain and engine issue on my Green Kia Soul 2017 with a 1.6L engine. The engine misfired when I was driving on Interstate 26 with my whole family (including my wife, mom, and 4-year-old daughter). The speed was down first with no signal and then the car...

Jan 31, 2024 Air Bags

Dear Officer, I'm writing to report the powertrain and engine issue on my Green Kia Soul 2017 with a 1.6L engine. The engine misfired when I was driving on Interstate 26 with my whole family (including my wife, mom, and 4-year-old daughter). The speed was down first with no signal and then the car...

Jan 2, 2024 Engine

Engine threw a rod

Jan 2, 2024 Engine

Engine threw a rod

Dec 30, 2023 Engine

My Kias engine had been burning oil i learned at an oil change. I was informed the engine was burning a lot of oil and i had to replace it myself.. i then decided to do an oil consumption and engine test. Kia dealership checked my engine said it looked great but i was burning more than a quart of oi...

Dec 30, 2023 Engine

My Kias engine had been burning oil i learned at an oil change. I was informed the engine was burning a lot of oil and i had to replace it myself.. i then decided to do an oil consumption and engine test. Kia dealership checked my engine said it looked great but i was burning more than a quart of oi...

Dec 27, 2023 Engine

My vehicle check engine came on and it went into limp mode, and I was unable to accelerate over 60mph on my trip from Greensboro, NC to Wilmington, NC. I drove the entire 200 miles in the right lane with my flashers on. To have it towed would have cost me over $600, so I decided to drive. This was t...

Dec 27, 2023 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 12,114 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while attempting to park on an incline, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration which resulted in a crash. The contact crashed into a handicap ramp. The vehicle then unintended accelerated in reverse where the vehicle crashed into a c...

Dec 27, 2023 Engine

My vehicle check engine came on and it went into limp mode, and I was unable to accelerate over 60mph on my trip from Greensboro, NC to Wilmington, NC. I drove the entire 200 miles in the right lane with my flashers on. To have it towed would have cost me over $600, so I decided to drive. This was t...

Dec 27, 2023 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 12,114 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while attempting to park on an incline, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration which resulted in a crash. The contact crashed into a handicap ramp. The vehicle then unintended accelerated in reverse where the vehicle crashed into a c...

Dec 12, 2023 Engine

Car burns through oil like no other. I won’t even be half way through my 3000 miles and with no warning the car will be low on oil and stalling in the middle of Turning. Usually when turning left. Mechanic says there isn’t an issue. But no car should be made to burn oil excessively. I can’t ev...

Dec 12, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Car burns through oil like no other. I won’t even be half way through my 3000 miles and with no warning the car will be low on oil and stalling in the middle of Turning. Usually when turning left. Mechanic says there isn’t an issue. But no car should be made to burn oil excessively. I can’t ev...

Dec 12, 2023 Engine

Car burns through oil like no other. I won’t even be half way through my 3000 miles and with no warning the car will be low on oil and stalling in the middle of Turning. Usually when turning left. Mechanic says there isn’t an issue. But no car should be made to burn oil excessively. I can’t ev...

Dec 12, 2023 Unknown Or Other

Car burns through oil like no other. I won’t even be half way through my 3000 miles and with no warning the car will be low on oil and stalling in the middle of Turning. Usually when turning left. Mechanic says there isn’t an issue. But no car should be made to burn oil excessively. I can’t ev...

Nov 27, 2023 Engine

My daughter's car 2017 Kia Soul (with low milage) suddenly went into limp mode with no previous warning lights. No indication whatsoever of any issues. It just suddenly shut down. This happened on a freeway overpass in Dallas when traffic was moving at 70mph. All of the sudden, my daughter's car beg...

Nov 27, 2023 Engine

My daughter's car 2017 Kia Soul (with low milage) suddenly went into limp mode with no previous warning lights. No indication whatsoever of any issues. It just suddenly shut down. This happened on a freeway overpass in Dallas when traffic was moving at 70mph. All of the sudden, my daughter's car beg...

Nov 20, 2023 Engine 89,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost power and the engine became inoperable. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an in...

Nov 20, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost power and the engine became inoperable. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an in...

Nov 20, 2023 Engine 89,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost power and the engine became inoperable. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an in...

Nov 20, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,200 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, the vehicle lost power and the engine became inoperable. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an in...

Oct 26, 2023 Engine Fire 109,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH on the interstate, black smoke emanated from the engine compartment. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the flames of the vehicle grew larger. The contact exited the vehicle when suddenly it ...

Oct 26, 2023 Engine Fire 109,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH on the interstate, black smoke emanated from the engine compartment. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and the flames of the vehicle grew larger. The contact exited the vehicle when suddenly it ...

Oct 25, 2023 Engine 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence and diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the rod bearings had failed and caused damage to the en...

Oct 25, 2023 Engine 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence and diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the rod bearings had failed and caused damage to the en...

Oct 17, 2023 Engine 80,806 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated she was able to safely drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehi...

Oct 17, 2023 Engine 80,806 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that smoke entered the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated she was able to safely drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehi...

Sep 28, 2023 Engine Fire 67,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The contact noticed that there was a fire under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. No warning light was illuminated. Th...

Sep 28, 2023 Engine

I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL LEAKS. I was told that the oil was leaking from my plug from Precision Tune Auto Care 312 W. Plaza Dr. Mooresville NC. 28117 phone ( 704 )799- 0874. My car had been losing oil and I was told that my plug was losing the oil. I

Sep 28, 2023 Engine Fire 67,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle started to smoke under the hood. The contact noticed that there was a fire under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed. No warning light was illuminated. Th...

Sep 28, 2023 Engine

I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL LEAKS. I was told that the oil was leaking from my plug from Precision Tune Auto Care 312 W. Plaza Dr. Mooresville NC. 28117 phone ( 704 )799- 0874. My car had been losing oil and I was told that my plug was losing the oil. I

Sep 27, 2023 Engine

While driving car began shaking, which lead to a puff of white smoke then blac smoke followed by car locking up in highway. Break petal would not move and when put in neutral power steering was gone every though car was on and everything else besides break worked. Turn on and off and car drive off a...

Sep 27, 2023 Steering

While driving car began shaking, which lead to a puff of white smoke then blac smoke followed by car locking up in highway. Break petal would not move and when put in neutral power steering was gone every though car was on and everything else besides break worked. Turn on and off and car drive off a...

Sep 27, 2023 Engine

While driving car began shaking, which lead to a puff of white smoke then blac smoke followed by car locking up in highway. Break petal would not move and when put in neutral power steering was gone every though car was on and everything else besides break worked. Turn on and off and car drive off a...

Sep 27, 2023 Steering

While driving car began shaking, which lead to a puff of white smoke then blac smoke followed by car locking up in highway. Break petal would not move and when put in neutral power steering was gone every though car was on and everything else besides break worked. Turn on and off and car drive off a...

Sep 21, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure reoccurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure...

Sep 21, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure reoccurred. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure...

Sep 17, 2023 Engine 41,900 mi

Car has 41,900 miles on it. Engine rod blew through the bottom of the engine without warning 900 miles after last oil change. All maintenance records are with Kia and up to date. Denied a replacement because the car's VIN is not included in the past "Product Improvement Campaign". All symptoms of t...

Sep 17, 2023 Engine 41,900 mi

Car has 41,900 miles on it. Engine rod blew through the bottom of the engine without warning 900 miles after last oil change. All maintenance records are with Kia and up to date. Denied a replacement because the car's VIN is not included in the past "Product Improvement Campaign". All symptoms of t...

Aug 31, 2023 Engine Fire

On 6/30/23 While exiting the highway and waiting at a traffic light he noticed smoke coming from the hood. As he proceeded through the intersection to pull over the dashboard lit up with many lights and then the power went out. He was able to coast to the side of the road. A Police Officer happened...

Aug 31, 2023 Engine Fire

On 6/30/23 While exiting the highway and waiting at a traffic light he noticed smoke coming from the hood. As he proceeded through the intersection to pull over the dashboard lit up with many lights and then the power went out. He was able to coast to the side of the road. A Police Officer happened...

Aug 7, 2023 Engine Crash 113,845 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she allowed the vehicle to pull to right lane as there was no traffic, and the vehicle struck the guard rail. The ve...

Aug 7, 2023 Engine Crash 113,845 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she allowed the vehicle to pull to right lane as there was no traffic, and the vehicle struck the guard rail. The ve...

Jul 30, 2023 Structure

Paint on the car is delaminating and chipping off and the vehicle is becoming compromised due to the paint coming off the car. This has been confirmed by my dealership where I take the vehicle for service. Kia dealership has inspected the vehicle No, there are not warning lamps to tell me the paint ...

Jul 30, 2023 Structure

Paint on the car is delaminating and chipping off and the vehicle is becoming compromised due to the paint coming off the car. This has been confirmed by my dealership where I take the vehicle for service. Kia dealership has inspected the vehicle No, there are not warning lamps to tell me the paint ...

Jun 30, 2023 Engine

The engine of my vehicle began to make a knocking sound while driving, without a warning. It was diagnosed to be due to a broken rod and excessive cylinder clearance, leading to faulty engine, that needs replacement. Yes, it is available for inspection. Due to being stranded off the freeway for ove...

Jun 30, 2023 Engine

The engine of my vehicle began to make a knocking sound while driving, without a warning. It was diagnosed to be due to a broken rod and excessive cylinder clearance, leading to faulty engine, that needs replacement. Yes, it is available for inspection. Due to being stranded off the freeway for ove...

Jun 21, 2023 Engine Fire

The car engine made a clamoring noise and sudden seized up and stopped in the middle of traffic. The hood started smoking and a good Samaritan passed by and alerted me to get out of car. I did and noticed puddle of liquid was in flames and soon the front of the car was also in flames.

Jun 21, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

The car engine made a clamoring noise and sudden seized up and stopped in the middle of traffic. The hood started smoking and a good Samaritan passed by and alerted me to get out of car. I did and noticed puddle of liquid was in flames and soon the front of the car was also in flames.

Jun 21, 2023 Engine Fire

The car engine made a clamoring noise and sudden seized up and stopped in the middle of traffic. The hood started smoking and a good Samaritan passed by and alerted me to get out of car. I did and noticed puddle of liquid was in flames and soon the front of the car was also in flames.

Jun 21, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

The car engine made a clamoring noise and sudden seized up and stopped in the middle of traffic. The hood started smoking and a good Samaritan passed by and alerted me to get out of car. I did and noticed puddle of liquid was in flames and soon the front of the car was also in flames.

May 26, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo...

May 26, 2023 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo...

May 25, 2023 Engine 183,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The check engine warning light remain illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed tha...

May 25, 2023 Engine 183,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The check engine warning light remain illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed tha...

May 14, 2023 Engine

Engine light flashes every 6 weeks. I have to have my oil checked weekly as it is constantly low despite not apparent leaks.

May 14, 2023 Engine

Engine light flashes every 6 weeks. I have to have my oil checked weekly as it is constantly low despite not apparent leaks.

May 9, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that there was a continual clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle while making a left or right turn. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, when ...

May 9, 2023 Engine 74,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that there was a continual clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle while making a left or right turn. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, when ...

May 9, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that there was a continual clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle while making a left or right turn. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, when ...

May 9, 2023 Engine 74,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that there was a continual clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle while making a left or right turn. Additionally, while the brake pedal was depressed, there was a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, when ...

Apr 26, 2023 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound inside the vehicle then the vehicle started to decelerate without warning. The contact then stated that other drivers on the road alerted the contact’s friend ...

Apr 26, 2023 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound inside the vehicle then the vehicle started to decelerate without warning. The contact then stated that other drivers on the road alerted the contact’s friend ...

Apr 16, 2023 Engine

First, on January 13, 2023, my 2017 Kia Soul leaked all but 1/4qt. oil while parked in a lot for about 30 minutes. There was no indication of an issue prior to the event. I just happened to see the puddle while walking to my car. On this date I had 64,100miles on the car. I was stranded in a parking...

Apr 16, 2023 Engine

First, on January 13, 2023, my 2017 Kia Soul leaked all but 1/4qt. oil while parked in a lot for about 30 minutes. There was no indication of an issue prior to the event. I just happened to see the puddle while walking to my car. On this date I had 64,100miles on the car. I was stranded in a parking...

Apr 14, 2023 Engine 85,000 mi

I am writing this letter to inform you of what I feel is an unacceptable situation. On November 17, 2022, my friend and I were heading to a veterinary specialist about 3 hours from where we live. On the way there the engine in her 2017 KIA Soul with about 85,000 miles on it started knocking. I said ...

Apr 14, 2023 Engine 85,000 mi

I am writing this letter to inform you of what I feel is an unacceptable situation. On November 17, 2022, my friend and I were heading to a veterinary specialist about 3 hours from where we live. On the way there the engine in her 2017 KIA Soul with about 85,000 miles on it started knocking. I said ...

Mar 31, 2023 Engine 84,435 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated her daughter parked the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer the next day, where it was diagnose...

Mar 31, 2023 Engine 84,435 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated her daughter parked the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer the next day, where it was diagnose...

Mar 18, 2023 Steering

The power steering fails while driving. Steering suddenly and without notice becomes very difficult when the power steering stops working. STEERING FAILURE must be a serious safty issue.

Mar 18, 2023 Steering

The power steering fails while driving. Steering suddenly and without notice becomes very difficult when the power steering stops working. STEERING FAILURE must be a serious safty issue.

Mar 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My kia soul 2017 had a catalytic burnout in 2021. Looks like the recall till 2016 should have been extended to 2017. This still pose a danger to consumers with model 2017 and newer models for overheating catalytic .

Mar 16, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My kia soul 2017 had a catalytic burnout in 2021. Looks like the recall till 2016 should have been extended to 2017. This still pose a danger to consumers with model 2017 and newer models for overheating catalytic .

Mar 2, 2023 Engine 72,859 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and an oil change service was performed;...

Mar 2, 2023 Engine 72,859 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and an oil change service was performed;...

Feb 18, 2023 Engine 137,000 mi

The car has been back for two for oil consumptions test at 1000 miles and is burning about 5 quarts every thousand miles.

Feb 18, 2023 Engine 137,000 mi

The car has been back for two for oil consumptions test at 1000 miles and is burning about 5 quarts every thousand miles.

Feb 17, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

While sitting in line with brake applied the idle speed suddenly jumped up and car accelerated forward despite application of brakes. Without any change from me the RPMs suddenly dropped and car stopped again. The car moved a total of a quarter car length, which had I not been angled away from c...

Feb 17, 2023 Service Brakes

While sitting in line with brake applied the idle speed suddenly jumped up and car accelerated forward despite application of brakes. Without any change from me the RPMs suddenly dropped and car stopped again. The car moved a total of a quarter car length, which had I not been angled away from c...

Feb 17, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

While sitting in line with brake applied the idle speed suddenly jumped up and car accelerated forward despite application of brakes. Without any change from me the RPMs suddenly dropped and car stopped again. The car moved a total of a quarter car length, which had I not been angled away from c...

Feb 17, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

While sitting in line with brake applied the idle speed suddenly jumped up and car accelerated forward despite application of brakes. Without any change from me the RPMs suddenly dropped and car stopped again. The car moved a total of a quarter car length, which had I not been angled away from c...

Feb 17, 2023 Service Brakes

While sitting in line with brake applied the idle speed suddenly jumped up and car accelerated forward despite application of brakes. Without any change from me the RPMs suddenly dropped and car stopped again. The car moved a total of a quarter car length, which had I not been angled away from c...

Feb 17, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

While sitting in line with brake applied the idle speed suddenly jumped up and car accelerated forward despite application of brakes. Without any change from me the RPMs suddenly dropped and car stopped again. The car moved a total of a quarter car length, which had I not been angled away from c...

Feb 2, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

Feb 2, 2023 Electrical System

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

Feb 2, 2023 Engine

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

Feb 2, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

Feb 2, 2023 Electrical System

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

Feb 2, 2023 Engine

My kia has been having a issue with the check engine light on blinking after driving it over 30 miles... The car then slows down to 2rpm and I'm really concerned about this after 2other people I know are having that same problem.

Jan 29, 2023 Engine

On January 16, 2023, my engine suddenly died while driving in moderate traffic, with a loud banging noise. I could have been in a serious accident, or killed, due to manufacturer and dealer negligence. When I was able to restart the car, it knocked terribly, but I was (barely) able to get it the sho...

Jan 29, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

On January 16, 2023, my engine suddenly died while driving in moderate traffic, with a loud banging noise. I could have been in a serious accident, or killed, due to manufacturer and dealer negligence. When I was able to restart the car, it knocked terribly, but I was (barely) able to get it the sho...

Jan 29, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On January 16, 2023, my engine suddenly died while driving in moderate traffic, with a loud banging noise. I could have been in a serious accident, or killed, due to manufacturer and dealer negligence. When I was able to restart the car, it knocked terribly, but I was (barely) able to get it the sho...

Jan 29, 2023 Engine Fire

On 11/07/22 my car started to sputter & lose power while going up a hill, the incident only lasted a few seconds with no warning lights. Later that same day my car wouldn't start and when it finally did start it started sputtering, had no power with no warning lights, plus there was a strong smell o...

Jan 29, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

On 11/07/22 my car started to sputter & lose power while going up a hill, the incident only lasted a few seconds with no warning lights. Later that same day my car wouldn't start and when it finally did start it started sputtering, had no power with no warning lights, plus there was a strong smell o...

Jan 29, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

On 11/07/22 my car started to sputter & lose power while going up a hill, the incident only lasted a few seconds with no warning lights. Later that same day my car wouldn't start and when it finally did start it started sputtering, had no power with no warning lights, plus there was a strong smell o...

Jan 29, 2023 Engine

On January 16, 2023, my engine suddenly died while driving in moderate traffic, with a loud banging noise. I could have been in a serious accident, or killed, due to manufacturer and dealer negligence. When I was able to restart the car, it knocked terribly, but I was (barely) able to get it the sho...

Jan 29, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

On January 16, 2023, my engine suddenly died while driving in moderate traffic, with a loud banging noise. I could have been in a serious accident, or killed, due to manufacturer and dealer negligence. When I was able to restart the car, it knocked terribly, but I was (barely) able to get it the sho...

Jan 29, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On January 16, 2023, my engine suddenly died while driving in moderate traffic, with a loud banging noise. I could have been in a serious accident, or killed, due to manufacturer and dealer negligence. When I was able to restart the car, it knocked terribly, but I was (barely) able to get it the sho...

Jan 29, 2023 Engine Fire

On 11/07/22 my car started to sputter & lose power while going up a hill, the incident only lasted a few seconds with no warning lights. Later that same day my car wouldn't start and when it finally did start it started sputtering, had no power with no warning lights, plus there was a strong smell o...

Jan 29, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

On 11/07/22 my car started to sputter & lose power while going up a hill, the incident only lasted a few seconds with no warning lights. Later that same day my car wouldn't start and when it finally did start it started sputtering, had no power with no warning lights, plus there was a strong smell o...

Jan 29, 2023 Unknown Or Other Fire

On 11/07/22 my car started to sputter & lose power while going up a hill, the incident only lasted a few seconds with no warning lights. Later that same day my car wouldn't start and when it finally did start it started sputtering, had no power with no warning lights, plus there was a strong smell o...

Jan 18, 2023 Engine

We had a computer flash done and it has not ran right since. Engine started knocking and almost caused and accident engine felt like it was locking up causing the car to lose control

Jan 18, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Sudden Acceleration (SUA--3 times same day); almost went through storefront, almost hit by truck @ stop sign, almost hit fence in parking lot twice, had difficulty in highway traffic jam. Vehicle currently at dealership. Car and brakes became uncontrollable at slow attempt to park and in traffic j...

Jan 18, 2023 Engine

We had a computer flash done and it has not ran right since. Engine started knocking and almost caused and accident engine felt like it was locking up causing the car to lose control

Jan 18, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Sudden Acceleration (SUA--3 times same day); almost went through storefront, almost hit by truck @ stop sign, almost hit fence in parking lot twice, had difficulty in highway traffic jam. Vehicle currently at dealership. Car and brakes became uncontrollable at slow attempt to park and in traffic j...

Jan 14, 2023 Engine

The car died, found out it was the engine. We didn’t own the car for the 2019 recall and was never told. We owed 7,000 on a dead car.

Jan 14, 2023 Engine

The car died, found out it was the engine. We didn’t own the car for the 2019 recall and was never told. We owed 7,000 on a dead car.

Jan 13, 2023 Engine

On the day after Thanksgiving 11/26/22, I was driving this vehicle home via the interstate when it began to decelerate without any warning. I pressed to accelerator and the car began moving slower and slower. I pulled off at the nearest exit and as I was exiting the interstate, the car almost comple...

Jan 13, 2023 Engine

On the day after Thanksgiving 11/26/22, I was driving this vehicle home via the interstate when it began to decelerate without any warning. I pressed to accelerator and the car began moving slower and slower. I pulled off at the nearest exit and as I was exiting the interstate, the car almost comple...

Jan 11, 2023 Engine 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate then stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle but was only able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The c...

Jan 11, 2023 Engine 83,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to hesitate then stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle but was only able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The c...

Jan 10, 2023 Engine 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started jerking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagno...

Jan 10, 2023 Engine 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started jerking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagno...

Dec 30, 2022 Engine

The oil light flickers at idle.... weak oil pressure. Blowby issues. Oil consumption an usage excessive...only has 130.000 miles. taken consistent care of it on oil changes. Motor louder than normal. Ticking sounds an loud tacking. I think the engine going south. The date shows it to be 12/16 mod...

Dec 30, 2022 Engine

The oil light flickers at idle.... weak oil pressure. Blowby issues. Oil consumption an usage excessive...only has 130.000 miles. taken consistent care of it on oil changes. Motor louder than normal. Ticking sounds an loud tacking. I think the engine going south. The date shows it to be 12/16 mod...

Dec 6, 2022 Engine 112,000 mi

NO CODES KICKED BUT WHEN I SWERVED TO MISS SOMETHING IN ROAD OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT RIGHT BACK OFF GOT HOME CHECKED OIL IT WAS 2 QT L0W I HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED I ADDED OIL AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER THE NEXT OIL CHANGE. THEN ON IMY WAY HOME ONE NIGHT THE ENGINE BLEW!!! AL...

Dec 6, 2022 Engine 112,000 mi

NO CODES KICKED BUT WHEN I SWERVED TO MISS SOMETHING IN ROAD OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT RIGHT BACK OFF GOT HOME CHECKED OIL IT WAS 2 QT L0W I HAD JUST HAD THE OIL CHANGED I ADDED OIL AND SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER THE NEXT OIL CHANGE. THEN ON IMY WAY HOME ONE NIGHT THE ENGINE BLEW!!! AL...

Nov 27, 2022 Engine Fire

I was driving down the interstate and my car made a loud noise, so I pulled over. Smoke started pouring out then it was immediately in flames. No prior issues. No injuries as I was able to get out. If fire recalls were till 2015, clearly my vehicle had issues too. What do I do?

Nov 27, 2022 Engine Fire

I was driving down the interstate and my car made a loud noise, so I pulled over. Smoke started pouring out then it was immediately in flames. No prior issues. No injuries as I was able to get out. If fire recalls were till 2015, clearly my vehicle had issues too. What do I do?

Nov 22, 2022 Electrical System 11,600 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Blind Spot Detection" failure message was displayed, and the feature became inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure....

Nov 22, 2022 Electrical System 11,600 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "Blind Spot Detection" failure message was displayed, and the feature became inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure....

Nov 11, 2022 Engine

The car will burn through almost a full 4 quarts of oil within 1000 miles. From reading online oil consumption issues are a common problem for 2014 through 2017 Kia Souls, but even some later models are having similar issues. Beyond the issue of the car burning that much oil that quick, the check oi...

Nov 11, 2022 Power Train

The car will burn through almost a full 4 quarts of oil within 1000 miles. From reading online oil consumption issues are a common problem for 2014 through 2017 Kia Souls, but even some later models are having similar issues. Beyond the issue of the car burning that much oil that quick, the check oi...

Nov 11, 2022 Engine

The car will burn through almost a full 4 quarts of oil within 1000 miles. From reading online oil consumption issues are a common problem for 2014 through 2017 Kia Souls, but even some later models are having similar issues. Beyond the issue of the car burning that much oil that quick, the check oi...

Nov 11, 2022 Power Train

The car will burn through almost a full 4 quarts of oil within 1000 miles. From reading online oil consumption issues are a common problem for 2014 through 2017 Kia Souls, but even some later models are having similar issues. Beyond the issue of the car burning that much oil that quick, the check oi...

Nov 8, 2022 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while in stop-and-go traffic, an 18-wheeler crashed into her vehicle and sent the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact and the contact hit her head on the driver-side window. She was taken to the hospital where...

Nov 8, 2022 Air Bags Crash 120,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while in stop-and-go traffic, an 18-wheeler crashed into her vehicle and sent the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact and the contact hit her head on the driver-side window. She was taken to the hospital where...

Oct 21, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "low oil level" message displayed even though the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the engine for an oil consumption test. No additional information ...

Oct 21, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "low oil level" message displayed even though the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the engine for an oil consumption test. No additional information ...

Oct 21, 2022 Engine 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "low oil level" message displayed even though the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the engine for an oil consumption test. No additional information ...

Oct 21, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "low oil level" message displayed even though the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the engine for an oil consumption test. No additional information ...

Oct 21, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "low oil level" message displayed even though the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the engine for an oil consumption test. No additional information ...

Oct 21, 2022 Engine 80,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the "low oil level" message displayed even though the engine oil had recently been changed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who serviced the engine for an oil consumption test. No additional information ...

Oct 16, 2022 Engine 118,729 mi

May 2021 catalytic converter failed on vehicle. It was on back order and could not be replaced until July 2021 at 106,612 miles. At that time, I had dealership and national check for any recalls or recommended repairs. There were none. November 18, 2021, while siting at a stop light, engine suddenly...

Oct 16, 2022 Unknown Or Other 118,729 mi

May 2021 catalytic converter failed on vehicle. It was on back order and could not be replaced until July 2021 at 106,612 miles. At that time, I had dealership and national check for any recalls or recommended repairs. There were none. November 18, 2021, while siting at a stop light, engine suddenly...

Oct 16, 2022 Engine 118,729 mi

May 2021 catalytic converter failed on vehicle. It was on back order and could not be replaced until July 2021 at 106,612 miles. At that time, I had dealership and national check for any recalls or recommended repairs. There were none. November 18, 2021, while siting at a stop light, engine suddenly...

Oct 16, 2022 Unknown Or Other 118,729 mi

May 2021 catalytic converter failed on vehicle. It was on back order and could not be replaced until July 2021 at 106,612 miles. At that time, I had dealership and national check for any recalls or recommended repairs. There were none. November 18, 2021, while siting at a stop light, engine suddenly...

Oct 6, 2022 Engine

Bought 2017 Kia Soul from Carmax Jan 2021 w/MaxCare extended warranty. All maintenance had been done as scheduled and no problems no warning lights. At approx 79K miles, on 9-14-22 , noticed a slight knocking sound. had already sched an oil change so i asked them to check out the knocking. Tech sa...

Oct 6, 2022 Engine

Bought 2017 Kia Soul from Carmax Jan 2021 w/MaxCare extended warranty. All maintenance had been done as scheduled and no problems no warning lights. At approx 79K miles, on 9-14-22 , noticed a slight knocking sound. had already sched an oil change so i asked them to check out the knocking. Tech sa...

Sep 29, 2022 Air Bags Crash

On August 20, 2022, I was driving my 2017 KIA Soul and was slammed into in the front of my car, at full speed, by a KIA sedan which had sped across my path in an attempt to make an illegal U-turn across a highway. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED in my KIA OR in the other errant KIA's car! I suffered physical i...

Sep 29, 2022 Air Bags Crash

On August 20, 2022, I was driving my 2017 KIA Soul and was slammed into in the front of my car, at full speed, by a KIA sedan which had sped across my path in an attempt to make an illegal U-turn across a highway. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED in my KIA OR in the other errant KIA's car! I suffered physical i...

Sep 21, 2022 Suspension

My struts we’re going through my dash board and I had it repaired and my engine light is just constantly on.

Sep 21, 2022 Service Brakes

My struts we’re going through my dash board and I had it repaired and my engine light is just constantly on.

Sep 21, 2022 Engine 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the vehicle emitted an abnormal sound and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The ve...

Sep 21, 2022 Suspension

My struts we’re going through my dash board and I had it repaired and my engine light is just constantly on.

Sep 21, 2022 Service Brakes

My struts we’re going through my dash board and I had it repaired and my engine light is just constantly on.

Sep 21, 2022 Engine 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-60 MPH, the vehicle emitted an abnormal sound and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The ve...

Sep 6, 2022 Engine

On or about June 20, 2022, I began an approximate 700 mile roundtrip from my home to the Oregon Sunstone Mines in SE Oregon. Approximately half way into the trip (and in the mountainous area where cell service is spotty at best and non-existant at most) my KIA Soul lost all propulsion beyond a top s...

Sep 6, 2022 Engine

On or about June 20, 2022, I began an approximate 700 mile roundtrip from my home to the Oregon Sunstone Mines in SE Oregon. Approximately half way into the trip (and in the mountainous area where cell service is spotty at best and non-existant at most) my KIA Soul lost all propulsion beyond a top s...

Aug 24, 2022 Engine Fire 61,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, a cloud of black-colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to operate as needed. The con...

Aug 24, 2022 Engine Fire 61,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, a cloud of black-colored smoke began to emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to operate as needed. The con...

Aug 23, 2022 Engine 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made a...

Aug 23, 2022 Suspension

When I bought my car in 2018, I didn’t like the way it drives. I had to take it back the next day to return it, but the dealer in North Aurora Gerald Kia said they wouldn’t take it back & I paid cash. I’ve been taking it back and forth from Gerald North Aurora to Bob Rohrman in Schaumburg Il. ...

Aug 23, 2022 Steering

When I bought my car in 2018, I didn’t like the way it drives. I had to take it back the next day to return it, but the dealer in North Aurora Gerald Kia said they wouldn’t take it back & I paid cash. I’ve been taking it back and forth from Gerald North Aurora to Bob Rohrman in Schaumburg Il. ...

Aug 23, 2022 Unknown Or Other

When I bought my car in 2018, I didn’t like the way it drives. I had to take it back the next day to return it, but the dealer in North Aurora Gerald Kia said they wouldn’t take it back & I paid cash. I’ve been taking it back and forth from Gerald North Aurora to Bob Rohrman in Schaumburg Il. ...

Aug 23, 2022 Engine 113,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made a...

Aug 23, 2022 Suspension

When I bought my car in 2018, I didn’t like the way it drives. I had to take it back the next day to return it, but the dealer in North Aurora Gerald Kia said they wouldn’t take it back & I paid cash. I’ve been taking it back and forth from Gerald North Aurora to Bob Rohrman in Schaumburg Il. ...

Aug 23, 2022 Steering

When I bought my car in 2018, I didn’t like the way it drives. I had to take it back the next day to return it, but the dealer in North Aurora Gerald Kia said they wouldn’t take it back & I paid cash. I’ve been taking it back and forth from Gerald North Aurora to Bob Rohrman in Schaumburg Il. ...

Aug 23, 2022 Unknown Or Other

When I bought my car in 2018, I didn’t like the way it drives. I had to take it back the next day to return it, but the dealer in North Aurora Gerald Kia said they wouldn’t take it back & I paid cash. I’ve been taking it back and forth from Gerald North Aurora to Bob Rohrman in Schaumburg Il. ...

Aug 15, 2022 Structure

The paint on my 2017 Kia Soul is peeling (delaminating) on the hood of the vehicle. The paint color is Pearl White, mileage is 81k, photos taken August 13, 2022.

Aug 15, 2022 Structure

The paint on my 2017 Kia Soul is peeling (delaminating) on the hood of the vehicle. The paint color is Pearl White, mileage is 81k, photos taken August 13, 2022.

Jul 14, 2022 Engine

Purchased used Kia Soul 2017 and extended warranty in October 2020, in Niles, Michigan. Engine failed at 44,000 miles (approx. May 2022) in San Diego, CA. Towed to Kia Dealer, El Cajon, CA. Waited four weeks for new engine to be installed (Purchase of extended warranty covered cost of replaced en...

Jul 14, 2022 Engine

Purchased used Kia Soul 2017 and extended warranty in October 2020, in Niles, Michigan. Engine failed at 44,000 miles (approx. May 2022) in San Diego, CA. Towed to Kia Dealer, El Cajon, CA. Waited four weeks for new engine to be installed (Purchase of extended warranty covered cost of replaced en...

Jul 6, 2022 Engine

On the freeway the engine began knocking and died very shortly afterwards. Vehicle had been well maintained and there were no warning lights.

Jul 6, 2022 Engine

Kia was supposed to send me recall notifications. However I am the second owner of the car and kia told me on the phone that they sent my recall notifications to the original owner. I currently have unprepared recalls on my car. I made an appointment with a dealership and they had a 2 month waiting ...

Jul 6, 2022 Engine

On the freeway the engine began knocking and died very shortly afterwards. Vehicle had been well maintained and there were no warning lights.

Jul 6, 2022 Engine

Kia was supposed to send me recall notifications. However I am the second owner of the car and kia told me on the phone that they sent my recall notifications to the original owner. I currently have unprepared recalls on my car. I made an appointment with a dealership and they had a 2 month waiting ...

Jun 23, 2022 Engine Fire 80,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal, knocking noise would emit from the engine without warning. The contact notified the dealer and they informed him that the knocking noise was normal vehicle operation. The contact then stated that...

Jun 23, 2022 Engine Fire 80,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal, knocking noise would emit from the engine without warning. The contact notified the dealer and they informed him that the knocking noise was normal vehicle operation. The contact then stated that...

Jun 22, 2022 Engine

My cars check engine light has come on at 87,659 miles with a p0420 code. My dealer has determined that this is a defective catalytic converter and because of the mileage it is not warrantied. In doing research the 2012-2016 Kia Soul with the 1.6 gdi engine. My car is a 2017 experiencing the same sy...

Jun 22, 2022 Power Train

My cars check engine light has come on at 87,659 miles with a p0420 code. My dealer has determined that this is a defective catalytic converter and because of the mileage it is not warrantied. In doing research the 2012-2016 Kia Soul with the 1.6 gdi engine. My car is a 2017 experiencing the same sy...

Jun 22, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

My cars check engine light has come on at 87,659 miles with a p0420 code. My dealer has determined that this is a defective catalytic converter and because of the mileage it is not warrantied. In doing research the 2012-2016 Kia Soul with the 1.6 gdi engine. My car is a 2017 experiencing the same sy...

Jun 22, 2022 Engine

My cars check engine light has come on at 87,659 miles with a p0420 code. My dealer has determined that this is a defective catalytic converter and because of the mileage it is not warrantied. In doing research the 2012-2016 Kia Soul with the 1.6 gdi engine. My car is a 2017 experiencing the same sy...

Jun 22, 2022 Power Train

My cars check engine light has come on at 87,659 miles with a p0420 code. My dealer has determined that this is a defective catalytic converter and because of the mileage it is not warrantied. In doing research the 2012-2016 Kia Soul with the 1.6 gdi engine. My car is a 2017 experiencing the same sy...

Jun 22, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

My cars check engine light has come on at 87,659 miles with a p0420 code. My dealer has determined that this is a defective catalytic converter and because of the mileage it is not warrantied. In doing research the 2012-2016 Kia Soul with the 1.6 gdi engine. My car is a 2017 experiencing the same sy...

Jun 21, 2022 Engine

We were driving down the highway and the engine started making sounds like something was breaking. I pulled over and then couldn’t start it again. We had to have it towed to the dealership where we were told we needed a new engine without them explaining what happened or why. There were no symptom...

Jun 21, 2022 Engine

We were driving down the highway and the engine started making sounds like something was breaking. I pulled over and then couldn’t start it again. We had to have it towed to the dealership where we were told we needed a new engine without them explaining what happened or why. There were no symptom...

Jun 12, 2022 Engine

Had my engine blow in my 2017 Kia Soul with 61,000 miles. There was no warning or issues prior

Jun 12, 2022 Engine

Had my engine blow in my 2017 Kia Soul with 61,000 miles. There was no warning or issues prior

Jun 10, 2022 Service Brakes Crash

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 mph. Suddenly, the car engine raced and the front of the car veered left. There were car...

Jun 10, 2022 Electrical System Crash

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 mph. Suddenly, the car engine raced and the front of the car veered left. There were car...

Jun 10, 2022 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 mph. Suddenly, the car engine raced and the front of the car veered left. There were car...

Jun 10, 2022 Service Brakes Crash

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 mph. Suddenly, the car engine raced and the front of the car veered left. There were car...

Jun 10, 2022 Electrical System Crash

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 mph. Suddenly, the car engine raced and the front of the car veered left. There were car...

Jun 10, 2022 Unknown Or Other Crash

I was in the right lane, of two lanes, proceeding north. I had waited at a red light, the second car back from the cross street. The light turned green and I was slowly proceeding, maybe going about 15-20 mph. Suddenly, the car engine raced and the front of the car veered left. There were car...

Jun 6, 2022 Engine

Engine seized and the piston rod put a hole in the engine block, spilling out all the oil. There was no warning light illuminated before the incident. There were no knocking before the incident. Kia is refusing to replace the engine. Stating I did not take it in to get the safety recall campaign. Ho...

Jun 6, 2022 Engine

Engine seized and the piston rod put a hole in the engine block, spilling out all the oil. There was no warning light illuminated before the incident. There were no knocking before the incident. Kia is refusing to replace the engine. Stating I did not take it in to get the safety recall campaign. Ho...

May 31, 2022 Engine 109,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH said she heard a clicking sound coming from the engine as she depressed the accelerator. The contact heard a loud bang coming from the engine, smoke began to emit from under the hood. The contact stated no wa...

May 31, 2022 Engine 109,000 mi

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH said she heard a clicking sound coming from the engine as she depressed the accelerator. The contact heard a loud bang coming from the engine, smoke began to emit from under the hood. The contact stated no wa...

Apr 27, 2022 Engine

Engine failed with no warning it just stalled and started to make a loud knocking noise, loss of power. I've keep up with may car getting oil changes and the engine light never turned on.

Apr 27, 2022 Engine

Engine failed with no warning it just stalled and started to make a loud knocking noise, loss of power. I've keep up with may car getting oil changes and the engine light never turned on.

Apr 26, 2022 Service Brakes

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would...

Apr 26, 2022 Electrical System

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would...

Apr 26, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would...

Apr 26, 2022 Service Brakes

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would...

Apr 26, 2022 Electrical System

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would...

Apr 26, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

My air bag, ABS and Brake Lights all gave warnings at about the same time, as well as my speedometer going "haywire" on a cold start. I got a recall notice about my airbag (electrical problems) and took it in to Parkway Kia, and was told that the airbag was not part of the recall, and that it would...

Apr 24, 2022 Engine

My Kia stalled it had thrown a rod there wasn’t any warning the oil had been changed routinely and there wasn’t any check engine lights on

Apr 24, 2022 Engine

My Kia stalled it had thrown a rod there wasn’t any warning the oil had been changed routinely and there wasn’t any check engine lights on

Apr 20, 2022 Engine

Engine light came on, heard a loud noise. Car is using a lot of oil, there is a rattling noise, car has no power. The piston is loose and ratling causing it to lose oil and have no power. The piston rod has possibly came off due to this. The pistons were not properly sealed by manufacturer causing t...

Apr 20, 2022 Engine

The exhaust manifold with catalytic converter cracked and almost caught on fire. This after I had at a Kia dealership to diagnose why the car was smoking. They replaced an Oxygen sensor and the valve cover gasket telling me that was all that was wrong with it. It has been less than a month and there...

Apr 20, 2022 Engine

Engine light came on, heard a loud noise. Car is using a lot of oil, there is a rattling noise, car has no power. The piston is loose and ratling causing it to lose oil and have no power. The piston rod has possibly came off due to this. The pistons were not properly sealed by manufacturer causing t...

Apr 20, 2022 Engine

The exhaust manifold with catalytic converter cracked and almost caught on fire. This after I had at a Kia dealership to diagnose why the car was smoking. They replaced an Oxygen sensor and the valve cover gasket telling me that was all that was wrong with it. It has been less than a month and there...

Apr 8, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Severe front end damage in accident and airbags never deployed on 4/7/2022. Airbag light was never illuminated on the dash. Never received notification of recall before accident. Both driver and passenger taken to emergency room.

Apr 8, 2022 Service Brakes

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, abs brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled. Balise Kia service ma...

Apr 8, 2022 Electrical System

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, abs brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled. Balise Kia service ma...

Apr 8, 2022 Steering

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, abs brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled. Balise Kia service ma...

Apr 8, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Severe front end damage in accident and airbags never deployed on 4/7/2022. Airbag light was never illuminated on the dash. Never received notification of recall before accident. Both driver and passenger taken to emergency room.

Apr 8, 2022 Service Brakes

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, abs brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled. Balise Kia service ma...

Apr 8, 2022 Electrical System

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, abs brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled. Balise Kia service ma...

Apr 8, 2022 Steering

Despite 22V031000 being repaired, the car randomly displays the following warnings, tire pressure, traction control, abs brake failure, check engine, power steering. The speedometer and tachometer cease to function at this point and power steering assistance becomes disabled. Balise Kia service ma...

Apr 7, 2022 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas...

Apr 7, 2022 Air Bags

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V031000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas...

Mar 30, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact depressed the accelerator and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to safely guide the...

Mar 30, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact depressed the accelerator and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to safely guide the...

Mar 16, 2022 Engine Fire

After dropping me off school my partner began his way home. Along the way there was a poof of smoke coming from under the hood. He pulled over to the edge of the highway and as soon as he got out the car caught on fire. Then there was a second burst. The car was completely burned. We lost our lively...

Mar 16, 2022 Engine 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while his girlfriend was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle started lunging, jerking, and was making abnormal sounds. The vehicle then stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's girlfriend was able to veer to the side of the road...

Mar 16, 2022 Engine Fire

After dropping me off school my partner began his way home. Along the way there was a poof of smoke coming from under the hood. He pulled over to the edge of the highway and as soon as he got out the car caught on fire. Then there was a second burst. The car was completely burned. We lost our lively...

Mar 16, 2022 Engine 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while his girlfriend was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle started lunging, jerking, and was making abnormal sounds. The vehicle then stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's girlfriend was able to veer to the side of the road...

Feb 12, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Smoke will come from the vents and it fogs up the window to the point of no visibility while driving. The sent smell sweet

Feb 12, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Smoke will come from the vents and it fogs up the window to the point of no visibility while driving. The sent smell sweet

Feb 8, 2022 Engine

While on the freeway the engine light suddenly came on and then immediately after that the oil light. I started to pull over immediately and BOOM!! the engine blew up. This is a 2017 Kia Soul + with only 32,000 miles. I had the oil changed every 5,000 miles but not every six months as it took fo...

Feb 8, 2022 Engine

While on the freeway the engine light suddenly came on and then immediately after that the oil light. I started to pull over immediately and BOOM!! the engine blew up. This is a 2017 Kia Soul + with only 32,000 miles. I had the oil changed every 5,000 miles but not every six months as it took fo...

Jan 25, 2022 Engine

I was driving normal speed of around 45mph and randomly without warning engine made very loud knocking sound. I had both my children in the vehicle when this happened. We immediately pulled over. Oil was bare but there wasn't any signs of a leak, and no prior warning lights appeared. I bought oil an...

Jan 25, 2022 Engine

I was driving normal speed of around 45mph and randomly without warning engine made very loud knocking sound. I had both my children in the vehicle when this happened. We immediately pulled over. Oil was bare but there wasn't any signs of a leak, and no prior warning lights appeared. I bought oil an...

Jan 24, 2022 Engine

Engine locked up at around 69,000 miles when contacting Kia about warranty the man on the phone knew the problem when told what the vehicle was and said that it is very common. There was no warning except for knock shorty before happening standing me on the interstate on January 19th 2022.

Jan 24, 2022 Engine

Engine locked up at around 69,000 miles when contacting Kia about warranty the man on the phone knew the problem when told what the vehicle was and said that it is very common. There was no warning except for knock shorty before happening standing me on the interstate on January 19th 2022.

Jan 15, 2022 Engine

Kia started knocking loudly and then seized while driving turnpike. Car had to be pushed off road. Unable to restart. It had blown a rod. Oil was dry but had not appeared to be leaking prior and no warning lights were on before failure. Now needs new engine but is not in any current recalls tho...

Jan 15, 2022 Engine

Kia started knocking loudly and then seized while driving turnpike. Car had to be pushed off road. Unable to restart. It had blown a rod. Oil was dry but had not appeared to be leaking prior and no warning lights were on before failure. Now needs new engine but is not in any current recalls tho...

Jan 10, 2022 Engine

The number 2 compressor(if I’m wording correctly) in engine failed causing the engine to be useless. When failed the engine reduced power, sputtered and began knocking. Fumes filled the cabin. We immediately pulled over and stopped driving. A repair shop did the compression test and confirmed the ...

Jan 10, 2022 Engine

The number 2 compressor(if I’m wording correctly) in engine failed causing the engine to be useless. When failed the engine reduced power, sputtered and began knocking. Fumes filled the cabin. We immediately pulled over and stopped driving. A repair shop did the compression test and confirmed the ...

Jan 4, 2022 Engine

It started with stalling on hills, acting sluggish, and losing oomph. This worsened over the course of approximately one month. I did a mini engine flush and changed the oil (at a reputable shop) early, thinking maybe it just needed a little love. A week later, I was driving down the freeway (Inters...

Jan 4, 2022 Engine

It started with stalling on hills, acting sluggish, and losing oomph. This worsened over the course of approximately one month. I did a mini engine flush and changed the oil (at a reputable shop) early, thinking maybe it just needed a little love. A week later, I was driving down the freeway (Inters...

Jan 3, 2022 Engine

There has been 3 separate times the car has stalled out for no reason. Sometimes at high speeds. I have taken it to different mechanics and they can find nothing wrong with it. It's like the engine just freezes and it will not start back for some time.

Jan 3, 2022 Engine

There has been 3 separate times the car has stalled out for no reason. Sometimes at high speeds. I have taken it to different mechanics and they can find nothing wrong with it. It's like the engine just freezes and it will not start back for some time.

Dec 28, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while either stopped at a stoplight or while making a turn, the vehicle would lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure due to trash in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and remain...

Dec 28, 2021 Unknown Or Other 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while either stopped at a stoplight or while making a turn, the vehicle would lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure due to trash in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and remain...

Dec 28, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while either stopped at a stoplight or while making a turn, the vehicle would lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure due to trash in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and remain...

Dec 28, 2021 Unknown Or Other 23,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while either stopped at a stoplight or while making a turn, the vehicle would lose motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel system failure due to trash in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and remain...

Dec 10, 2021 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. No idea when we'll get it back, but we'd be more than willing for it to be inspected. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Any t...

Dec 10, 2021 Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The engine. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. No idea when we'll get it back, but we'd be more than willing for it to be inspected. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Any t...

Dec 6, 2021 Engine

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an oil change. The dealer had the oil maintenance completed but continued to see t...

Dec 6, 2021 Engine

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an oil change. The dealer had the oil maintenance completed but continued to see t...

Nov 18, 2021 Engine 80,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine and the vehicle inadvertently began to stall. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter veered to the side of...

Nov 18, 2021 Engine 80,000 mi

The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine and the vehicle inadvertently began to stall. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter veered to the side of...

Nov 13, 2021 Engine

Engine completely shutdown in heavy traffic. Very unsafe condition. Teenage driver unable to control the vehicle and nearly caused subsequent accident. No prior warning messages, prior to the engine shutting down, and then getting the check engine light. Had to have car towed to local dealer. Engi...

Nov 13, 2021 Engine

Engine completely shutdown in heavy traffic. Very unsafe condition. Teenage driver unable to control the vehicle and nearly caused subsequent accident. No prior warning messages, prior to the engine shutting down, and then getting the check engine light. Had to have car towed to local dealer. Engi...

Oct 27, 2021 Engine

On 10/23/2021, I took my vehicle for a oil change around 10:30 in the morning, afterwards I proceeded to run errands before heading to work. While on my way to work my vehicle started to make a rattling noise from the engine bay. So I decided to drive to the dealership to see if my oil change was do...

Oct 27, 2021 Engine

On 10/23/2021, I took my vehicle for a oil change around 10:30 in the morning, afterwards I proceeded to run errands before heading to work. While on my way to work my vehicle started to make a rattling noise from the engine bay. So I decided to drive to the dealership to see if my oil change was do...

Oct 18, 2021 Engine

while driving on the freeway, car completely shut off. There was a safety risk as the car was driving 65 on the freeway at the time. Car has been at a indpependent car shop and has now been at the dealership for 5 weeks and was told that complete engine failure. Car was driving fine up until the ...

Oct 18, 2021 Engine

while driving on the freeway, car completely shut off. There was a safety risk as the car was driving 65 on the freeway at the time. Car has been at a indpependent car shop and has now been at the dealership for 5 weeks and was told that complete engine failure. Car was driving fine up until the ...

Oct 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other

After having some minor body work done (nowhere near the engine) I got my car back with the engine light on. Body shop said they hooked it up to a scanner and it just needed a tune up. Then while driving, the oil light began flickering off and on, so I checked the oil. It was fine. Then shortly aft...

Oct 9, 2021 Unknown Or Other

After having some minor body work done (nowhere near the engine) I got my car back with the engine light on. Body shop said they hooked it up to a scanner and it just needed a tune up. Then while driving, the oil light began flickering off and on, so I checked the oil. It was fine. Then shortly aft...

Sep 8, 2021 Engine

We have been driving the vehicle all day doing some shopping and my fiance took the vehicle up to his parents house after we got home to eat dinner with them. The vehicle had driven fine day long and we had just done an oil change and tune up 2 weeks prior. There was no warning lights no knocki...

Sep 8, 2021 Engine

Engined seized and had to be replaced due to an issue known to dealer. (Learned after the fact) Zero issues before it happend. Nearly caused accident. Going up a hill and all at once dead shake, lost acceleration and steering for a moment.

Sep 8, 2021 Engine

We have been driving the vehicle all day doing some shopping and my fiance took the vehicle up to his parents house after we got home to eat dinner with them. The vehicle had driven fine day long and we had just done an oil change and tune up 2 weeks prior. There was no warning lights no knocki...

Sep 8, 2021 Engine

Engined seized and had to be replaced due to an issue known to dealer. (Learned after the fact) Zero issues before it happend. Nearly caused accident. Going up a hill and all at once dead shake, lost acceleration and steering for a moment.

Sep 7, 2021 Engine

At around 50,000 miles the engine of the vehicle began knocking loudly. I immediately pulled over and had it towed to the dealership. It has been well-maintained and there were no warning lights. The engine has failed and Kia is refusing to honor the warranty, citing lack of physical records of oil ...

Sep 7, 2021 Engine

At around 50,000 miles the engine of the vehicle began knocking loudly. I immediately pulled over and had it towed to the dealership. It has been well-maintained and there were no warning lights. The engine has failed and Kia is refusing to honor the warranty, citing lack of physical records of oil ...

Sep 3, 2021 Engine

Upon startup one day, the engine began knocking. It was turned off and towed. Both an independent service center and Kia dealer have confirmed connecting rod failure, and the need for a total engine replacement. The vehicle is still available for inspection at this time. Fortunately, the issue ...

Sep 3, 2021 Engine

Upon startup one day, the engine began knocking. It was turned off and towed. Both an independent service center and Kia dealer have confirmed connecting rod failure, and the need for a total engine replacement. The vehicle is still available for inspection at this time. Fortunately, the issue ...

Aug 30, 2021 Engine

The car's oil pressure light started blinking while driving on the highway. The vehicle stalled at a nearby gas station, and no oil was present on the dipstick. The car was less than 1,500 miles off of an oil change, and had oil present on the dipstick before the incident. After filling the car bac...

Aug 30, 2021 Engine

The car's oil pressure light started blinking while driving on the highway. The vehicle stalled at a nearby gas station, and no oil was present on the dipstick. The car was less than 1,500 miles off of an oil change, and had oil present on the dipstick before the incident. After filling the car bac...

Aug 16, 2021 Engine

Engine blew while driving down the highway, gave no indication anything was wrong.

Aug 16, 2021 Engine

Engine blew while driving down the highway, gave no indication anything was wrong.

Aug 6, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This is the second time I have had to take my vehicle in to have the speed sensors fixed. Now Kia is trying to charge me $400+ for something that is obviously a defect within the system. They have failed to respond to my many complaints, and I am hoping you all can do an investigation as to why I am...

Aug 6, 2021 Unknown Or Other

This is the second time I have had to take my vehicle in to have the speed sensors fixed. Now Kia is trying to charge me $400+ for something that is obviously a defect within the system. They have failed to respond to my many complaints, and I am hoping you all can do an investigation as to why I am...

Aug 5, 2021 Service Brakes 50,133 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that her foot was taken off the brake pedal and that she had to repeatedly pump on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle....

Aug 5, 2021 Service Brakes 50,133 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that her foot was taken off the brake pedal and that she had to repeatedly pump on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle....

Jul 31, 2021 Engine

On Tuesday July 27 2021, we noticed that the oil light was flickering at idle on our 2017 Kia Soul. We called a dealership and they recommended that we have the car towed to their service department. We received confirmation that the car arrived at the dealership at 1.32 pm on Tuesday July 27 2021. ...

Jul 31, 2021 Engine

On Tuesday July 27 2021, we noticed that the oil light was flickering at idle on our 2017 Kia Soul. We called a dealership and they recommended that we have the car towed to their service department. We received confirmation that the car arrived at the dealership at 1.32 pm on Tuesday July 27 2021. ...

Jul 24, 2021 Engine

Without warning indicators, my car lost power while I was driving it on a busy highway. I was able to coast onto an exit and a friend towed it to a safe area. I discovered there was no oil in the engine, even though I had had a recent oil change and no indicator on the car showed a problem with oil ...

Jul 24, 2021 Engine

Without warning indicators, my car lost power while I was driving it on a busy highway. I was able to coast onto an exit and a friend towed it to a safe area. I discovered there was no oil in the engine, even though I had had a recent oil change and no indicator on the car showed a problem with oil ...

Jul 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

This is the second time I have had to have the traction and ABS sensors go bad. The first time it was fixed under warranty, this time I'm being told I have to pay $400 for a $37 part. This is a safety issue as I do not have ABS and traction control at all. You need that in Florida when it rains...ev...

Jul 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

This is the second time I have had to have the traction and ABS sensors go bad. The first time it was fixed under warranty, this time I'm being told I have to pay $400 for a $37 part. This is a safety issue as I do not have ABS and traction control at all. You need that in Florida when it rains...ev...

Jun 14, 2021 Engine

Beautiful morning only 72 at the time been driving for only about 15 mins. Pressed the gas and the car didn't do anything . I took my foot off and tried again this time I heard a shattering of glass? In the engine and the knocking started. I only drive it a block before I stopped and turned the veh...

Jun 14, 2021 Engine

Beautiful morning only 72 at the time been driving for only about 15 mins. Pressed the gas and the car didn't do anything . I took my foot off and tried again this time I heard a shattering of glass? In the engine and the knocking started. I only drive it a block before I stopped and turned the veh...

Jun 8, 2021 Engine

Oil light came on and engine started knocking, then car shut off in the middle of the highway

Jun 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Oil light came on and engine started knocking, then car shut off in the middle of the highway

Jun 8, 2021 Engine

Oil light came on and engine started knocking, then car shut off in the middle of the highway

Jun 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Oil light came on and engine started knocking, then car shut off in the middle of the highway

Jun 7, 2021 Engine

My KIA Soul did not have any warning lights on or strange sounds/issues when I began driving on the highway on 6/5/21 with my 12 year old special needs son. A short time after we entered the highway I began to notice a strange knocking sound and it felt like the car was struggling to maintain speed....

Jun 7, 2021 Engine

My KIA Soul did not have any warning lights on or strange sounds/issues when I began driving on the highway on 6/5/21 with my 12 year old special needs son. A short time after we entered the highway I began to notice a strange knocking sound and it felt like the car was struggling to maintain speed....

Jun 4, 2021 Engine

I was headed to a family BBQ on memorial day in my 2017 Kia Soul that I have had about 2 years and is a certified pre-owned vehicle and did not notice any abnormalities or sounds prior to the incident. I went to partk and noticed that my check engine light popped on but thought nothing of it as my g...

Jun 4, 2021 Engine

I was headed to a family BBQ on memorial day in my 2017 Kia Soul that I have had about 2 years and is a certified pre-owned vehicle and did not notice any abnormalities or sounds prior to the incident. I went to partk and noticed that my check engine light popped on but thought nothing of it as my g...

Jun 2, 2021 Engine 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he noticed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was adding a quart of oil every 546 miles. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak...

Jun 2, 2021 Engine 65,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, he noticed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact was adding a quart of oil every 546 miles. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was tak...

Jun 1, 2021 Engine

Driver was on freeway when car lost acceleration. Driver pulled over at first exit when the dash flashed various lights and shut down. Driver attempted to start the car but was unable to do so -- there was smoking from the engine so Driver had the vehicle towed to shop. It was determined that the en...

Jun 1, 2021 Engine

Driver was on freeway when car lost acceleration. Driver pulled over at first exit when the dash flashed various lights and shut down. Driver attempted to start the car but was unable to do so -- there was smoking from the engine so Driver had the vehicle towed to shop. It was determined that the en...

May 24, 2021 Engine

Without any warning, there began a clunking sound coming from under the hood of my vehicle while I operated it on the highway at highway speeds. All of a sudden, the car could not accelerate or maintain speed, and began losing speed quickly. I was lucky there was no one behind me, because the car ...

May 24, 2021 Engine

Without any warning, there began a clunking sound coming from under the hood of my vehicle while I operated it on the highway at highway speeds. All of a sudden, the car could not accelerate or maintain speed, and began losing speed quickly. I was lucky there was no one behind me, because the car ...

May 21, 2021 Engine

A couple hours after getting an oil change the engine started knocking. It got so bad we couldn’t continue to safely drive it, even to get it back to the service station. Had it towed to repair shop and they have said there is a bearing rod that is messed up in the engine. There was not an acciden...

May 21, 2021 Engine

A couple hours after getting an oil change the engine started knocking. It got so bad we couldn’t continue to safely drive it, even to get it back to the service station. Had it towed to repair shop and they have said there is a bearing rod that is messed up in the engine. There was not an acciden...

May 5, 2021 Engine 79,477 mi

GOT IN MY CAR SEPTEMBER 2020 AND HEARD KNOCKING UNDER HOOD. DRIVE IT TO THE PENZOIL LESS THAN 15 MINUTES AWAY AND I KNOCK GOT FASTER AND LOUDER. PENZOIL TOLD ME PARK IT AND TOW TO NEAREST KIA. EXTREMELY DISHEARTENING I'M 23 Y/O SINGLE MOTHER. NOW WITH A BROKEN CAR. 16000 IN DEBT FOR A YEAR AND HALF...

May 5, 2021 Power Train 79,477 mi

GOT IN MY CAR SEPTEMBER 2020 AND HEARD KNOCKING UNDER HOOD. DRIVE IT TO THE PENZOIL LESS THAN 15 MINUTES AWAY AND I KNOCK GOT FASTER AND LOUDER. PENZOIL TOLD ME PARK IT AND TOW TO NEAREST KIA. EXTREMELY DISHEARTENING I'M 23 Y/O SINGLE MOTHER. NOW WITH A BROKEN CAR. 16000 IN DEBT FOR A YEAR AND HALF...

May 5, 2021 Engine 79,477 mi

GOT IN MY CAR SEPTEMBER 2020 AND HEARD KNOCKING UNDER HOOD. DRIVE IT TO THE PENZOIL LESS THAN 15 MINUTES AWAY AND I KNOCK GOT FASTER AND LOUDER. PENZOIL TOLD ME PARK IT AND TOW TO NEAREST KIA. EXTREMELY DISHEARTENING I'M 23 Y/O SINGLE MOTHER. NOW WITH A BROKEN CAR. 16000 IN DEBT FOR A YEAR AND HALF...

May 5, 2021 Power Train 79,477 mi

GOT IN MY CAR SEPTEMBER 2020 AND HEARD KNOCKING UNDER HOOD. DRIVE IT TO THE PENZOIL LESS THAN 15 MINUTES AWAY AND I KNOCK GOT FASTER AND LOUDER. PENZOIL TOLD ME PARK IT AND TOW TO NEAREST KIA. EXTREMELY DISHEARTENING I'M 23 Y/O SINGLE MOTHER. NOW WITH A BROKEN CAR. 16000 IN DEBT FOR A YEAR AND HALF...

Apr 27, 2021 Engine 90,000 mi

YES IVE BEEN EXPERIENCEING A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN IDLE AND A FAST NOT NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION AND PROBLEMS WITHE THE ELCTRIC SYSTEM

Apr 27, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

YES IVE BEEN EXPERIENCEING A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN IDLE AND A FAST NOT NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION AND PROBLEMS WITHE THE ELCTRIC SYSTEM

Apr 27, 2021 Engine 90,000 mi

YES IVE BEEN EXPERIENCEING A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN IDLE AND A FAST NOT NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION AND PROBLEMS WITHE THE ELCTRIC SYSTEM

Apr 27, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 90,000 mi

YES IVE BEEN EXPERIENCEING A STRONG GAS SMELL WHEN IDLE AND A FAST NOT NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION AND PROBLEMS WITHE THE ELCTRIC SYSTEM

Apr 20, 2021 Engine 82,509 mi

OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CHECKED OIL AND IT WAS LOW. ADDED OIL. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR LOSS COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ENGINE MADE A LOUD SOUND AND STOPPED. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE BLOWED AT 82,509 MILES. REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS ...

Apr 20, 2021 Power Train 82,509 mi

OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CHECKED OIL AND IT WAS LOW. ADDED OIL. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR LOSS COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ENGINE MADE A LOUD SOUND AND STOPPED. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE BLOWED AT 82,509 MILES. REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS ...

Apr 20, 2021 Engine 82,509 mi

OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CHECKED OIL AND IT WAS LOW. ADDED OIL. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR LOSS COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ENGINE MADE A LOUD SOUND AND STOPPED. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE BLOWED AT 82,509 MILES. REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS ...

Apr 20, 2021 Power Train 82,509 mi

OIL LIGHT CAME ON, CHECKED OIL AND IT WAS LOW. ADDED OIL. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR LOSS COMPLETE POWER AND STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ENGINE MADE A LOUD SOUND AND STOPPED. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE BLOWED AT 82,509 MILES. REGULAR MAINTENANCE WAS ...

Apr 15, 2021 Engine 87,000 mi

WE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING THEN LEAKING OIL

Apr 15, 2021 Engine 87,000 mi

WE WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING THEN LEAKING OIL

Apr 14, 2021 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY KIA WAS DRIVING NORMALLY UNTIL I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT SIMULTANEOUSLY CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE; HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND A HORRIBLE KNO...

Apr 14, 2021 Engine 60,000 mi

MY KIA WAS DRIVING NORMALLY UNTIL I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT SIMULTANEOUSLY CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE; HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND A HORRIBLE KNO...

Apr 14, 2021 Electrical System 60,000 mi

MY KIA WAS DRIVING NORMALLY UNTIL I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT SIMULTANEOUSLY CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE; HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND A HORRIBLE KNO...

Apr 14, 2021 Engine 60,000 mi

MY KIA WAS DRIVING NORMALLY UNTIL I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT SIMULTANEOUSLY CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE; HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND A HORRIBLE KNO...

Apr 7, 2021 Engine 92,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SAME ISSUE THE 2016 SOUL HAS A RECALL FOR. TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FOLLOWED BY POWER STEERING LOSS. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF HIGHWAY BUT IT TOOK PRESSING HARD ON BRAKES AND PULLING E-BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SERVICE CENTER SAYS IT'S THE SAME ...

Apr 7, 2021 Engine 92,000 mi

ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO SAME ISSUE THE 2016 SOUL HAS A RECALL FOR. TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION FOLLOWED BY POWER STEERING LOSS. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF HIGHWAY BUT IT TOOK PRESSING HARD ON BRAKES AND PULLING E-BRAKE TO GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED. SERVICE CENTER SAYS IT'S THE SAME ...

Apr 5, 2021 Engine 89,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING, NO ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON, MY OIL CHANGES WERE UP-TO-DATE, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ROD KNOCK WHICH IS WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE ON HERE IS SAYING. HOW IS THERE NOT ALREADY A RECALL ON THIS YEAR???

Apr 5, 2021 Power Train 89,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING, NO ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON, MY OIL CHANGES WERE UP-TO-DATE, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ROD KNOCK WHICH IS WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE ON HERE IS SAYING. HOW IS THERE NOT ALREADY A RECALL ON THIS YEAR???

Apr 5, 2021 Engine 89,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING, NO ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON, MY OIL CHANGES WERE UP-TO-DATE, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ROD KNOCK WHICH IS WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE ON HERE IS SAYING. HOW IS THERE NOT ALREADY A RECALL ON THIS YEAR???

Apr 5, 2021 Power Train 89,000 mi

WITH NO WARNING MY CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING, NO ENGINE LIGHT EVER CAME ON, MY OIL CHANGES WERE UP-TO-DATE, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ROD KNOCK WHICH IS WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE ON HERE IS SAYING. HOW IS THERE NOT ALREADY A RECALL ON THIS YEAR???

Mar 31, 2021 Engine 72,000 mi

THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC, STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTED, QUICKLY ROLLED TO A STOP. ENGINE TOTALLY AND QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BY KIA DEALER, AND REPLACED.

Mar 31, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC, STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTED, QUICKLY ROLLED TO A STOP. ENGINE TOTALLY AND QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BY KIA DEALER, AND REPLACED.

Mar 31, 2021 Power Train 72,000 mi

THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC, STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTED, QUICKLY ROLLED TO A STOP. ENGINE TOTALLY AND QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BY KIA DEALER, AND REPLACED.

Mar 31, 2021 Engine 72,000 mi

THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC, STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTED, QUICKLY ROLLED TO A STOP. ENGINE TOTALLY AND QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BY KIA DEALER, AND REPLACED.

Mar 31, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 72,000 mi

THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC, STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTED, QUICKLY ROLLED TO A STOP. ENGINE TOTALLY AND QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BY KIA DEALER, AND REPLACED.

Mar 31, 2021 Power Train 72,000 mi

THE CAR ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC, STEERING AND BRAKING EFFECTED, QUICKLY ROLLED TO A STOP. ENGINE TOTALLY AND QUICKLY LOST ALL POWER. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN BY KIA DEALER, AND REPLACED.

Mar 24, 2021 Engine 73,835 mi

SO EVEN SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IT SOMETIMES WOULD HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND I WOULD SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS AND GETTING LITTLE TO NO ACTUAL RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THEN A FEW DAYS AGO MY ENGINE BLEW WITH NO WARNING SIGN, MY OIL AND COOLANT WERE EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I ...

Mar 24, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 73,835 mi

SO EVEN SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IT SOMETIMES WOULD HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND I WOULD SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS AND GETTING LITTLE TO NO ACTUAL RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THEN A FEW DAYS AGO MY ENGINE BLEW WITH NO WARNING SIGN, MY OIL AND COOLANT WERE EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I ...

Mar 24, 2021 Engine 73,835 mi

SO EVEN SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IT SOMETIMES WOULD HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND I WOULD SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS AND GETTING LITTLE TO NO ACTUAL RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THEN A FEW DAYS AGO MY ENGINE BLEW WITH NO WARNING SIGN, MY OIL AND COOLANT WERE EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I ...

Mar 24, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control 73,835 mi

SO EVEN SINCE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IT SOMETIMES WOULD HESITATE WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND I WOULD SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE I WAS PRESSING THE GAS AND GETTING LITTLE TO NO ACTUAL RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE. THEN A FEW DAYS AGO MY ENGINE BLEW WITH NO WARNING SIGN, MY OIL AND COOLANT WERE EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I ...

Mar 9, 2021 Engine 49,000 mi

FIRST DRIVE IN THE MORNINGS, THERE IS A STRONG ODD ODOR COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS.

Mar 9, 2021 Engine 49,000 mi

FIRST DRIVE IN THE MORNINGS, THERE IS A STRONG ODD ODOR COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS.

Feb 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other 52,300 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS THE SPEAKER LIGHTS PACKAGE... FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN IM DRIVING MY SPEAKER LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES FLASH EVEN WITH THE SWITCH SET TO OFF. OTHER TIMES IT WILL CYCLE THROUGH THE MOOD SETTING...AGAIN WHILE THE SWITCH IS OFF. SOME TIMES IT WILL DO BOTH...MOOD LIGH...

Feb 8, 2021 Unknown Or Other 52,300 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS THE SPEAKER LIGHTS PACKAGE... FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN IM DRIVING MY SPEAKER LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES FLASH EVEN WITH THE SWITCH SET TO OFF. OTHER TIMES IT WILL CYCLE THROUGH THE MOOD SETTING...AGAIN WHILE THE SWITCH IS OFF. SOME TIMES IT WILL DO BOTH...MOOD LIGH...

Feb 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

FAILURE TO ACCELERATE,JURKING,STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD THERE A RACK AND PINION TIE ROD SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING PIN. CAR DOES DECELERATION, OIL BURNS UP IN A WEEK.

Feb 5, 2021 Steering 121,000 mi

FAILURE TO ACCELERATE,JURKING,STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD THERE A RACK AND PINION TIE ROD SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING PIN. CAR DOES DECELERATION, OIL BURNS UP IN A WEEK.

Feb 5, 2021 Suspension 121,000 mi

FAILURE TO ACCELERATE,JURKING,STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD THERE A RACK AND PINION TIE ROD SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING PIN. CAR DOES DECELERATION, OIL BURNS UP IN A WEEK.

Feb 5, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System 121,000 mi

FAILURE TO ACCELERATE,JURKING,STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD THERE A RACK AND PINION TIE ROD SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING PIN. CAR DOES DECELERATION, OIL BURNS UP IN A WEEK.

Feb 5, 2021 Steering 121,000 mi

FAILURE TO ACCELERATE,JURKING,STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD THERE A RACK AND PINION TIE ROD SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING PIN. CAR DOES DECELERATION, OIL BURNS UP IN A WEEK.

Feb 5, 2021 Suspension 121,000 mi

FAILURE TO ACCELERATE,JURKING,STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TOLD THERE A RACK AND PINION TIE ROD SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND STEERING PIN. CAR DOES DECELERATION, OIL BURNS UP IN A WEEK.

Feb 4, 2021 Engine Fire 65,000 mi

BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2017 KIA SOUL IN 2019 AND 1 YEAR AFTER USAGE THERE WAS AN ENGINE FAILURE FOR WHAT IT APPEARED TO BE NO REASON. I'VE READ THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING AROUND 60,000 MILES AND CONVENIENTLY ENOUGH OUR VEHICLE HAD 65000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE ENGINE FA...

Feb 4, 2021 Engine Fire 65,000 mi

BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2017 KIA SOUL IN 2019 AND 1 YEAR AFTER USAGE THERE WAS AN ENGINE FAILURE FOR WHAT IT APPEARED TO BE NO REASON. I'VE READ THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING AROUND 60,000 MILES AND CONVENIENTLY ENOUGH OUR VEHICLE HAD 65000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE ENGINE FA...

Jan 22, 2021 Engine 97 mi

GOT THE OIL CHANGED IN OCTOBER. WAS HEADING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY & WAS GOING UP A HILL THEN THE CAR STARTED ACTING UP. LOOKED BACK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR & SAW SMOKE. PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO LOOK TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED & OIL WAS EVERYWHERE. LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE CAR AFTER IT COOLED O...

Jan 22, 2021 Engine 97 mi

GOT THE OIL CHANGED IN OCTOBER. WAS HEADING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY & WAS GOING UP A HILL THEN THE CAR STARTED ACTING UP. LOOKED BACK IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR & SAW SMOKE. PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO LOOK TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED & OIL WAS EVERYWHERE. LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE CAR AFTER IT COOLED O...

Jan 13, 2021 Engine 82,000 mi

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION ALERTED WHILE DRIVING. HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED FOR AN EVALUATION. OIL WAS FULL BUT ENGINE FAILURE WAS DETECTED. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. NO KNOCKING OR STALLING OF ENGINE. CAR STILL RUNS BUT I WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. NOW OUT OF A CAR AN...

Jan 13, 2021 Power Train 82,000 mi

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION ALERTED WHILE DRIVING. HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED FOR AN EVALUATION. OIL WAS FULL BUT ENGINE FAILURE WAS DETECTED. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. NO KNOCKING OR STALLING OF ENGINE. CAR STILL RUNS BUT I WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. NOW OUT OF A CAR AN...

Jan 13, 2021 Engine 82,000 mi

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION ALERTED WHILE DRIVING. HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED FOR AN EVALUATION. OIL WAS FULL BUT ENGINE FAILURE WAS DETECTED. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. NO KNOCKING OR STALLING OF ENGINE. CAR STILL RUNS BUT I WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. NOW OUT OF A CAR AN...

Jan 13, 2021 Power Train 82,000 mi

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION ALERTED WHILE DRIVING. HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED FOR AN EVALUATION. OIL WAS FULL BUT ENGINE FAILURE WAS DETECTED. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. NO KNOCKING OR STALLING OF ENGINE. CAR STILL RUNS BUT I WILL NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. NOW OUT OF A CAR AN...

Jan 12, 2021 Engine 94,500 mi

IT WAS TIME FOR MY SECOND 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE ON AN ENGINE REPLACED IN JULY 2020. I GO IN, AND THEY TELL ME I NEED A DIAGNOSTIC DUE TO OIL ALL OVER THE UNDER CARRIAGE. I REFUSE BECAUSE THIS ENGINE HAS A WARRANTY AND IS 6 MOS. OLD. THEY CHANGE THE OIL, INJECT DYE INTO IT AND TELL ME TO COME BACK IN...

Jan 12, 2021 Engine 94,500 mi

IT WAS TIME FOR MY SECOND 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE ON AN ENGINE REPLACED IN JULY 2020. I GO IN, AND THEY TELL ME I NEED A DIAGNOSTIC DUE TO OIL ALL OVER THE UNDER CARRIAGE. I REFUSE BECAUSE THIS ENGINE HAS A WARRANTY AND IS 6 MOS. OLD. THEY CHANGE THE OIL, INJECT DYE INTO IT AND TELL ME TO COME BACK IN...

Dec 22, 2020 Power Train

MY SITUATION IS HAPPENING EVERYDAY WITH MY KIA SOUL 2017 IT CONSTANTLY SMOKES, IF FOGS UP MY WHOLE WINDSHIELD WHEN I TURN THE DEFROSTER ON IT SMELLS LIKE IT'S BURNING IT IS VERY FEARFUL I DON'T GO FAR I ONLY HAVE A EIGHT MILE DRIVE TO WORK AND I GO THROUGH THIS EVERYDAY AND NIGHT.MY WORRIES ARE VALI...

Dec 22, 2020 Power Train

MY SITUATION IS HAPPENING EVERYDAY WITH MY KIA SOUL 2017 IT CONSTANTLY SMOKES, IF FOGS UP MY WHOLE WINDSHIELD WHEN I TURN THE DEFROSTER ON IT SMELLS LIKE IT'S BURNING IT IS VERY FEARFUL I DON'T GO FAR I ONLY HAVE A EIGHT MILE DRIVE TO WORK AND I GO THROUGH THIS EVERYDAY AND NIGHT.MY WORRIES ARE VALI...

Dec 18, 2020 Engine 97,528 mi

WHEN CRANKING MY VEHICLE ON MONDAY EVENING, 12/14, APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES OUTSIDE, I NOTICED A NOISE AFTER INITIAL STARTUP THAT SOUNDS LIKE WHEN YOU PUT A CARD OR A SODA CAN ON THE TIRE OF YOUR BIKE. THE NOISE DIDN'T CONTINUE SO I DROVE IT HOME, APPROXIMATELY 17 MILES FROM WHERE IT WAS PARKED INIT...

Dec 18, 2020 Engine 97,528 mi

WHEN CRANKING MY VEHICLE ON MONDAY EVENING, 12/14, APPROXIMATELY 40 DEGREES OUTSIDE, I NOTICED A NOISE AFTER INITIAL STARTUP THAT SOUNDS LIKE WHEN YOU PUT A CARD OR A SODA CAN ON THE TIRE OF YOUR BIKE. THE NOISE DIDN'T CONTINUE SO I DROVE IT HOME, APPROXIMATELY 17 MILES FROM WHERE IT WAS PARKED INIT...

Dec 15, 2020 Engine 92,000 mi

I WAS TOLD THE CLICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE WAS NORMAL FOR MY CAR. I BROUGHT IT IN 1 YR AND 9 MONTHS LATER BECAUSE MECHANIC SAID IT IS NOT NORMAL. THEY DIAGNOSED MY CAR , SAID I NEEDED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE

Dec 15, 2020 Engine 92,000 mi

I WAS TOLD THE CLICKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE WAS NORMAL FOR MY CAR. I BROUGHT IT IN 1 YR AND 9 MONTHS LATER BECAUSE MECHANIC SAID IT IS NOT NORMAL. THEY DIAGNOSED MY CAR , SAID I NEEDED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE

Dec 7, 2020 Engine 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I HEAR A POPPING SOUND -- THINKING THAT I ROLLED OVER SOMETHING WITH MY TIRE BUT THAT'S NOT IT THEN MY CAR STARTS SMOKING IN THE FRONT AND MY WINDSHIELD GETS FOGGED UP I USE THE DEFROSTER TO TRY TO CLEAR MY WINDOW BUT THE SMOKE KEEPS COMING UP FROM THE FRONT . THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME DRIV...

Dec 7, 2020 Engine 74,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I HEAR A POPPING SOUND -- THINKING THAT I ROLLED OVER SOMETHING WITH MY TIRE BUT THAT'S NOT IT THEN MY CAR STARTS SMOKING IN THE FRONT AND MY WINDSHIELD GETS FOGGED UP I USE THE DEFROSTER TO TRY TO CLEAR MY WINDOW BUT THE SMOKE KEEPS COMING UP FROM THE FRONT . THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME DRIV...

Nov 9, 2020 Engine 113,000 mi

WHILE AT WORK, DRIVING, AND IN ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE WOULD START KNOCKING. ON MY WAY HOME, THE KNOCKING GOT LOUDER. HALF WAY HOME, THE ENGINE STALLED OUT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND I HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE THROUGH EN EXIT RAMP TO STOP ON A SERVICE ROAD. FLUID WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHI...

Nov 9, 2020 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE VIBRATED, ABNORMALLY, MISFIRED WHILE IDLING DUE TO A LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND COMBUSTION. THE CONTACT PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE AND RETRIEVED TROUBLE CODE: P0242 (CATALYST LOW EFFICIENCY BELOW EFFICIENCY). THE V...

Nov 9, 2020 Engine 113,000 mi

WHILE AT WORK, DRIVING, AND IN ACCELERATION, THE ENGINE WOULD START KNOCKING. ON MY WAY HOME, THE KNOCKING GOT LOUDER. HALF WAY HOME, THE ENGINE STALLED OUT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AND I HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE THROUGH EN EXIT RAMP TO STOP ON A SERVICE ROAD. FLUID WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHI...

Nov 9, 2020 Engine 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE VIBRATED, ABNORMALLY, MISFIRED WHILE IDLING DUE TO A LOSS OF COMPRESSION AND COMBUSTION. THE CONTACT PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE AND RETRIEVED TROUBLE CODE: P0242 (CATALYST LOW EFFICIENCY BELOW EFFICIENCY). THE V...

Oct 29, 2020 Air Bags Crash 41,040 mi

ON 10/23/2020 I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER AND THE AIR BAGS IN MY SOUL DID NOT DEPLOY. MY SOUL IS A TOTAL LOSS, DUE TO FRAME DAMAGE.

Oct 29, 2020 Air Bags Crash 41,040 mi

ON 10/23/2020 I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITH A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER AND THE AIR BAGS IN MY SOUL DID NOT DEPLOY. MY SOUL IS A TOTAL LOSS, DUE TO FRAME DAMAGE.

Oct 24, 2020 Engine 68,000 mi

MY SON BOUGHT A 2017 KIA SOUL LESS THAN A YEAR AGO WITH ABOUT 57,000 MILES. ON TUESDAY OCT 11, 2020 THE CAR KEPT STALLING WHEN DRIVING AND THEN WOULDN'T START. ALSO, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT KEPT FLASHING SO HE CHECKED THE OIL. HE HAD THE OIL PREVIOUSLY CHANGED ON AUG 29, 2020. THE DIPSTICK CAME UP EM...

Oct 24, 2020 Engine 68,000 mi

MY SON BOUGHT A 2017 KIA SOUL LESS THAN A YEAR AGO WITH ABOUT 57,000 MILES. ON TUESDAY OCT 11, 2020 THE CAR KEPT STALLING WHEN DRIVING AND THEN WOULDN'T START. ALSO, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT KEPT FLASHING SO HE CHECKED THE OIL. HE HAD THE OIL PREVIOUSLY CHANGED ON AUG 29, 2020. THE DIPSTICK CAME UP EM...

Oct 6, 2020 Service Brakes 19,990 mi

MY CAR FEELS LIKE IT STEERS SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD,IT BOUNCES,HARD TO CONTROL,IT LOSES POWER IN 3RD GEAR,THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL AT ALL,ENGINE PINGS LOUDLY CONSTANTLY.I TOOK MY CAR TO CARFAX IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA WHOM I PURCHASED FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,TH S IR LIEING,LIVING, C...

Oct 6, 2020 Engine 19,990 mi

MY CAR FEELS LIKE IT STEERS SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD,IT BOUNCES,HARD TO CONTROL,IT LOSES POWER IN 3RD GEAR,THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL AT ALL,ENGINE PINGS LOUDLY CONSTANTLY.I TOOK MY CAR TO CARFAX IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA WHOM I PURCHASED FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,TH S IR LIEING,LIVING, C...

Oct 6, 2020 Power Train 19,990 mi

MY CAR FEELS LIKE IT STEERS SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD,IT BOUNCES,HARD TO CONTROL,IT LOSES POWER IN 3RD GEAR,THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL AT ALL,ENGINE PINGS LOUDLY CONSTANTLY.I TOOK MY CAR TO CARFAX IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA WHOM I PURCHASED FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,TH S IR LIEING,LIVING, C...

Oct 6, 2020 Service Brakes 19,990 mi

MY CAR FEELS LIKE IT STEERS SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD,IT BOUNCES,HARD TO CONTROL,IT LOSES POWER IN 3RD GEAR,THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL AT ALL,ENGINE PINGS LOUDLY CONSTANTLY.I TOOK MY CAR TO CARFAX IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA WHOM I PURCHASED FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,TH S IR LIEING,LIVING, C...

Oct 6, 2020 Engine 19,990 mi

MY CAR FEELS LIKE IT STEERS SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD,IT BOUNCES,HARD TO CONTROL,IT LOSES POWER IN 3RD GEAR,THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL AT ALL,ENGINE PINGS LOUDLY CONSTANTLY.I TOOK MY CAR TO CARFAX IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA WHOM I PURCHASED FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,TH S IR LIEING,LIVING, C...

Oct 6, 2020 Power Train 19,990 mi

MY CAR FEELS LIKE IT STEERS SIDEWAYS DOWN THE ROAD,IT BOUNCES,HARD TO CONTROL,IT LOSES POWER IN 3RD GEAR,THE BRAKES DON'T WORK WELL AT ALL,ENGINE PINGS LOUDLY CONSTANTLY.I TOOK MY CAR TO CARFAX IN MODESTO CALIFORNIA WHOM I PURCHASED FROM AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG,TH S IR LIEING,LIVING, C...

Aug 31, 2020 Engine 100,000 mi

MY 2017 KIA SHOWED NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS UNTIL I WAS DRIVING TO STORE ON STATE ROAD 9 GOING 40 MPH AND WHILE IN DRIVE IN DIED OUT ON ME. I TURNED THE KEY OVER A FEW TIMES. IT FINALLY CAUGHT AND STARTED. I CONTINUED HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN. ONLY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT IT STARTED AND MOVED OFF...

Aug 31, 2020 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY 2017 KIA SHOWED NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS UNTIL I WAS DRIVING TO STORE ON STATE ROAD 9 GOING 40 MPH AND WHILE IN DRIVE IN DIED OUT ON ME. I TURNED THE KEY OVER A FEW TIMES. IT FINALLY CAUGHT AND STARTED. I CONTINUED HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN. ONLY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT IT STARTED AND MOVED OFF...

Aug 31, 2020 Engine 100,000 mi

MY 2017 KIA SHOWED NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS UNTIL I WAS DRIVING TO STORE ON STATE ROAD 9 GOING 40 MPH AND WHILE IN DRIVE IN DIED OUT ON ME. I TURNED THE KEY OVER A FEW TIMES. IT FINALLY CAUGHT AND STARTED. I CONTINUED HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN. ONLY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT IT STARTED AND MOVED OFF...

Aug 31, 2020 Power Train 100,000 mi

MY 2017 KIA SHOWED NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS UNTIL I WAS DRIVING TO STORE ON STATE ROAD 9 GOING 40 MPH AND WHILE IN DRIVE IN DIED OUT ON ME. I TURNED THE KEY OVER A FEW TIMES. IT FINALLY CAUGHT AND STARTED. I CONTINUED HOME AND IT DID THIS AGAIN. ONLY THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I GOT IT STARTED AND MOVED OFF...

Aug 26, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 75K MILES ON IT MOTOR SPUN A BARRING ON BOTTOM IT DONE ALL THE THE THINGS ON THE LAST MOTOR RECALL BUT WAS ON DIFFRENT MODEL CONTACTED DEALER AN SHOWED IT WAS THE SAME MOTOR AN NOTHING HAS HAPPEN WANT HONOR WARNTY OR ANYTHING AN IM NOT THE FIRST PERSON HAVE TALKED TO SEVERY AN THEY ...

Aug 26, 2020 Power Train 80,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 75K MILES ON IT MOTOR SPUN A BARRING ON BOTTOM IT DONE ALL THE THE THINGS ON THE LAST MOTOR RECALL BUT WAS ON DIFFRENT MODEL CONTACTED DEALER AN SHOWED IT WAS THE SAME MOTOR AN NOTHING HAS HAPPEN WANT HONOR WARNTY OR ANYTHING AN IM NOT THE FIRST PERSON HAVE TALKED TO SEVERY AN THEY ...

Aug 26, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 75K MILES ON IT MOTOR SPUN A BARRING ON BOTTOM IT DONE ALL THE THE THINGS ON THE LAST MOTOR RECALL BUT WAS ON DIFFRENT MODEL CONTACTED DEALER AN SHOWED IT WAS THE SAME MOTOR AN NOTHING HAS HAPPEN WANT HONOR WARNTY OR ANYTHING AN IM NOT THE FIRST PERSON HAVE TALKED TO SEVERY AN THEY ...

Aug 26, 2020 Power Train 80,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 75K MILES ON IT MOTOR SPUN A BARRING ON BOTTOM IT DONE ALL THE THE THINGS ON THE LAST MOTOR RECALL BUT WAS ON DIFFRENT MODEL CONTACTED DEALER AN SHOWED IT WAS THE SAME MOTOR AN NOTHING HAS HAPPEN WANT HONOR WARNTY OR ANYTHING AN IM NOT THE FIRST PERSON HAVE TALKED TO SEVERY AN THEY ...

Aug 14, 2020 Engine 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE JERKED AND SHUTOFF. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MATT CASTRUCCI KI...

Aug 14, 2020 Engine 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE JERKED AND SHUTOFF. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE MATT CASTRUCCI KI...

Aug 4, 2020 Engine 105,654 mi

SOMETHING IS KNOCKING OR TICKING IN THE MOTOR FEELS LIKE UNDER MY FEET OF DRIVERS FLOOR BOARD. HAVE KEPT REGULAR OIL CHANGES ND IT STARTED OFF BY SPITTING AND SPUTTERING WHEN I WOULD COME TO A STOP TO NOW TICKING. WENT TO START IT THE NEXT MORNING TO GO TOO WORK AND IT SOUNDED AWFUL SO I DIDNT DRIVE...

Aug 4, 2020 Engine 105,654 mi

SOMETHING IS KNOCKING OR TICKING IN THE MOTOR FEELS LIKE UNDER MY FEET OF DRIVERS FLOOR BOARD. HAVE KEPT REGULAR OIL CHANGES ND IT STARTED OFF BY SPITTING AND SPUTTERING WHEN I WOULD COME TO A STOP TO NOW TICKING. WENT TO START IT THE NEXT MORNING TO GO TOO WORK AND IT SOUNDED AWFUL SO I DIDNT DRIVE...

Aug 3, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND MY CAR CUT OFF. I WOULD NOT CRANK BACK UP. THE. MECHANIC SAID THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. MY CAR WILL NEED A NEW MOTOR. I HAVE ONLY 80,000 MILES. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM AND LOVED MY CAR.

Aug 3, 2020 Engine 80,000 mi

I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND MY CAR CUT OFF. I WOULD NOT CRANK BACK UP. THE. MECHANIC SAID THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. MY CAR WILL NEED A NEW MOTOR. I HAVE ONLY 80,000 MILES. NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM AND LOVED MY CAR.

Jul 17, 2020 Engine 69,000 mi

I WAS WAITING IN THE DRIVE-THRU OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, WHEN MY OIL LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER THEN CAME ON SOLID. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE OIL LIGHT HAD EVER COME ON. I DROVE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET TO A GAS STATION AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL, BUT NO OIL REGISTERED ON THE DIP...

Jul 17, 2020 Engine 69,000 mi

I WAS WAITING IN THE DRIVE-THRU OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, WHEN MY OIL LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER THEN CAME ON SOLID. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE OIL LIGHT HAD EVER COME ON. I DROVE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET TO A GAS STATION AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I CHECKED THE OIL LEVEL, BUT NO OIL REGISTERED ON THE DIP...

Jul 16, 2020 Engine 82,000 mi

TOOK OFF FROM STOP SIGN GOT UP TO 55 MPH AND ENGINE BLEW. NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NOTHING. IT JUST BLEW. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NORMAL. IT DIDN'T MAKE ANY KIND OF NOISE OR HESITATION. I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD AND WAS TRAVELING SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL...

Jul 16, 2020 Engine 82,000 mi

TOOK OFF FROM STOP SIGN GOT UP TO 55 MPH AND ENGINE BLEW. NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NOTHING. IT JUST BLEW. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS NORMAL. IT DIDN'T MAKE ANY KIND OF NOISE OR HESITATION. I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF ROAD AND WAS TRAVELING SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL...

Jul 15, 2020 Engine 91,000 mi

AT 91K MILES, THE ENGINE BLEW. AT 84K MILES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS CONDEMNED.

Jul 15, 2020 Engine 91,000 mi

AT 91K MILES, THE ENGINE BLEW. AT 84K MILES THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS CONDEMNED.

Jul 14, 2020 Air Bags Crash 2,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE CALLING FOR THEIR PARENTS WHO OWN A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR FATHER WAS DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN A VEHICLE TWO CARS IN FRONT SUDDENLY STOPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THEM TO REAR-END THE VEHICLE THEN B...

Jul 14, 2020 Air Bags Crash 2,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT STATED THEY WERE CALLING FOR THEIR PARENTS WHO OWN A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THEIR FATHER WAS DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN A VEHICLE TWO CARS IN FRONT SUDDENLY STOPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THEM TO REAR-END THE VEHICLE THEN B...

Jul 10, 2020 Engine 84,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTOR. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO OVER HEATING NOTHING. LOUD KNOCK CAR GOES DEAD.I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 1YR. GOT IT AT 52.000 MILES IS NOW AT 84.000. STILL UNDER KIA 100.000 MILE WARRANTY. BUT THEY WON'T COV...

Jul 10, 2020 Engine 84,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTOR. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NO OVER HEATING NOTHING. LOUD KNOCK CAR GOES DEAD.I'VE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 1YR. GOT IT AT 52.000 MILES IS NOW AT 84.000. STILL UNDER KIA 100.000 MILE WARRANTY. BUT THEY WON'T COV...

Jul 6, 2020 Electrical System 93,705 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO GARDEN GROVE KIA LOCATED AT 13731 HARBOR BLVD, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843, (888) 992-1833, WHERE THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jul 6, 2020 Engine 93,705 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO GARDEN GROVE KIA LOCATED AT 13731 HARBOR BLVD, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843, (888) 992-1833, WHERE THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jul 6, 2020 Electrical System 93,705 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO GARDEN GROVE KIA LOCATED AT 13731 HARBOR BLVD, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843, (888) 992-1833, WHERE THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jul 6, 2020 Engine 93,705 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO GARDEN GROVE KIA LOCATED AT 13731 HARBOR BLVD, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92843, (888) 992-1833, WHERE THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS N...

May 29, 2020 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR 1 HOUR OR MORE AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN ON AGAIN MY CAR AND IMMEDIATELY TURN ON THE AC MY CAR ENGINE SHAKES AND TURN OFF THE MOTOR. I LEFT MY CAR IN THE DEALER WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN 4 TIMES BUT NOBODY FOUND THE PROBLEM. SO I FEEL FEAR FOR WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE I NEED...

May 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR 1 HOUR OR MORE AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN ON AGAIN MY CAR AND IMMEDIATELY TURN ON THE AC MY CAR ENGINE SHAKES AND TURN OFF THE MOTOR. I LEFT MY CAR IN THE DEALER WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN 4 TIMES BUT NOBODY FOUND THE PROBLEM. SO I FEEL FEAR FOR WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE I NEED...

May 29, 2020 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR 1 HOUR OR MORE AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN ON AGAIN MY CAR AND IMMEDIATELY TURN ON THE AC MY CAR ENGINE SHAKES AND TURN OFF THE MOTOR. I LEFT MY CAR IN THE DEALER WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN 4 TIMES BUT NOBODY FOUND THE PROBLEM. SO I FEEL FEAR FOR WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE I NEED...

May 29, 2020 Unknown Or Other

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR 1 HOUR OR MORE AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN ON AGAIN MY CAR AND IMMEDIATELY TURN ON THE AC MY CAR ENGINE SHAKES AND TURN OFF THE MOTOR. I LEFT MY CAR IN THE DEALER WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN 4 TIMES BUT NOBODY FOUND THE PROBLEM. SO I FEEL FEAR FOR WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE I NEED...

May 15, 2020 Steering 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE DISCONTINUED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN...

May 15, 2020 Steering 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WITH THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE DISCONTINUED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN...

Apr 6, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

MILEAGE 75,000 AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ABOUT 22,000 MILES. I'VE DRIVEN THE CAR LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND HAVE PUT ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATI...

Apr 6, 2020 Engine 75,000 mi

MILEAGE 75,000 AND THE ENGINE THREW A ROD THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH ABOUT 22,000 MILES. I'VE DRIVEN THE CAR LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND HAVE PUT ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATI...

Mar 28, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 73,000 mi

THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TICKING NOISE. WHICH GOT LOUDER AND FASTER AS I DROVE. I WENT 20 MINUTES DOWN THE RODE AND THE CAR STOPPED AND STARTED ROLLING FORWARD WITH NO POWER AS IF I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO JUMP THE CAR AND DID NOT SUCCEED, THE OIL WAS BONE DRY. I ADDED OIL AND THE SAME NOISE A...

Mar 28, 2020 Unknown Or Other 73,000 mi

THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TICKING NOISE. WHICH GOT LOUDER AND FASTER AS I DROVE. I WENT 20 MINUTES DOWN THE RODE AND THE CAR STOPPED AND STARTED ROLLING FORWARD WITH NO POWER AS IF I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO JUMP THE CAR AND DID NOT SUCCEED, THE OIL WAS BONE DRY. I ADDED OIL AND THE SAME NOISE A...

Mar 28, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 73,000 mi

THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TICKING NOISE. WHICH GOT LOUDER AND FASTER AS I DROVE. I WENT 20 MINUTES DOWN THE RODE AND THE CAR STOPPED AND STARTED ROLLING FORWARD WITH NO POWER AS IF I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO JUMP THE CAR AND DID NOT SUCCEED, THE OIL WAS BONE DRY. I ADDED OIL AND THE SAME NOISE A...

Mar 28, 2020 Unknown Or Other 73,000 mi

THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TICKING NOISE. WHICH GOT LOUDER AND FASTER AS I DROVE. I WENT 20 MINUTES DOWN THE RODE AND THE CAR STOPPED AND STARTED ROLLING FORWARD WITH NO POWER AS IF I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO JUMP THE CAR AND DID NOT SUCCEED, THE OIL WAS BONE DRY. I ADDED OIL AND THE SAME NOISE A...

Mar 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 76,000 mi

OIL LIGHT KEEPS FLICKERING WHEN AT IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. I HEAR THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS FOR MANY YEARS OF KIA CARS.

Mar 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 76,000 mi

OIL LIGHT KEEPS FLICKERING WHEN AT IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS. I HEAR THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THIS FOR MANY YEARS OF KIA CARS.

Feb 29, 2020 Engine 17,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY I EXPERIENCE ENGINE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE THREW A ROD AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN MY ENGINE.

Feb 29, 2020 Engine 17,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY I EXPERIENCE ENGINE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY ENGINE THREW A ROD AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN MY ENGINE.

Feb 25, 2020 Engine 96,805 mi

ENGINE LOCKED, COULDN'T START

Feb 25, 2020 Engine 96,805 mi

ENGINE LOCKED, COULDN'T START

Feb 14, 2020 Engine 89,144 mi

ENGINE- 2017 KIA SOUL 2.0 L 4-CYL. MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE 42,788. MILEAGE AT FAILURE WAS 89,144. USAGE PREDOMINATELY HWY MILES. AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, WE OWNED THE VEHICLE 19 MONTHS. REGULAR OIL CHANGES WITH CASTROL GTX AND EDGE 100% SYNTHETIC 5W20 OIL. FEBRUARY 02, 2020 MY WIFE STARTED TH...

Feb 14, 2020 Engine 89,144 mi

ENGINE- 2017 KIA SOUL 2.0 L 4-CYL. MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE 42,788. MILEAGE AT FAILURE WAS 89,144. USAGE PREDOMINATELY HWY MILES. AT THE TIME OF FAILURE, WE OWNED THE VEHICLE 19 MONTHS. REGULAR OIL CHANGES WITH CASTROL GTX AND EDGE 100% SYNTHETIC 5W20 OIL. FEBRUARY 02, 2020 MY WIFE STARTED TH...

Jan 19, 2020 Engine 15,000 mi

WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, AND GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACK AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR.. DOES IT IF CAR IS COLD OR HOT BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN CAR IS NOT FULL HOT. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Jan 19, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 15,000 mi

WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, AND GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACK AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR.. DOES IT IF CAR IS COLD OR HOT BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN CAR IS NOT FULL HOT. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Jan 19, 2020 Power Train 15,000 mi

WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, AND GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACK AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR.. DOES IT IF CAR IS COLD OR HOT BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN CAR IS NOT FULL HOT. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Jan 19, 2020 Engine 15,000 mi

WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, AND GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACK AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR.. DOES IT IF CAR IS COLD OR HOT BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN CAR IS NOT FULL HOT. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Jan 19, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 15,000 mi

WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, AND GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACK AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR.. DOES IT IF CAR IS COLD OR HOT BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN CAR IS NOT FULL HOT. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Jan 19, 2020 Power Train 15,000 mi

WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE, AND GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE CAR JERKS FORWARD AND BACK AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR.. DOES IT IF CAR IS COLD OR HOT BUT SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN CAR IS NOT FULL HOT. UNSAFE WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Nov 29, 2019 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE AIR BAGS HAVE NOT GONE OFF IN A CRASH ON THIS CAR THE FIRST CRASH WAS AT 55 MPH HEAD ON AND THEY DIDNT GO OFF AND THE SENSORS WERE HIT AND DAMAGED. TODAY THE CAR WAS IN ANOTHER HEAD ON CRASH WITH INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AGAIN THIS IS A...

Nov 29, 2019 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE AIR BAGS HAVE NOT GONE OFF IN A CRASH ON THIS CAR THE FIRST CRASH WAS AT 55 MPH HEAD ON AND THEY DIDNT GO OFF AND THE SENSORS WERE HIT AND DAMAGED. TODAY THE CAR WAS IN ANOTHER HEAD ON CRASH WITH INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AGAIN THIS IS A...

Oct 16, 2019 Engine 74,500 mi

AT 75K MILES THE ENGINE FAILED ON MY 2017 KIA SOUL. SPECIFICALLY, IT THREW A ROD. THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME AS A CERTIFIED USED CAR, THAT BEING THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR INTO GOSSETT KIA IN MEMPHIS, WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I WAS CALLED L...

Oct 16, 2019 Engine 74,500 mi

AT 75K MILES THE ENGINE FAILED ON MY 2017 KIA SOUL. SPECIFICALLY, IT THREW A ROD. THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME AS A CERTIFIED USED CAR, THAT BEING THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR INTO GOSSETT KIA IN MEMPHIS, WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE. I WAS CALLED L...

Oct 8, 2019 Air Bags 8,627 mi

MY KIA SOUL WAS MANUFACTURED 11/16 & HAS 8,643 MILES ON IT AS 10/8/19. I STARTED MY CAR THE MORNING OF 10/719 & THE AIR BAG AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALSO. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE IT...

Oct 8, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 8,627 mi

MY KIA SOUL WAS MANUFACTURED 11/16 & HAS 8,643 MILES ON IT AS 10/8/19. I STARTED MY CAR THE MORNING OF 10/719 & THE AIR BAG AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALSO. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE IT...

Oct 8, 2019 Seat Belts 8,627 mi

MY KIA SOUL WAS MANUFACTURED 11/16 & HAS 8,643 MILES ON IT AS 10/8/19. I STARTED MY CAR THE MORNING OF 10/719 & THE AIR BAG AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALSO. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE IT...

Oct 8, 2019 Air Bags 8,627 mi

MY KIA SOUL WAS MANUFACTURED 11/16 & HAS 8,643 MILES ON IT AS 10/8/19. I STARTED MY CAR THE MORNING OF 10/719 & THE AIR BAG AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALSO. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE IT...

Oct 8, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 8,627 mi

MY KIA SOUL WAS MANUFACTURED 11/16 & HAS 8,643 MILES ON IT AS 10/8/19. I STARTED MY CAR THE MORNING OF 10/719 & THE AIR BAG AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALSO. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE IT...

Oct 8, 2019 Seat Belts 8,627 mi

MY KIA SOUL WAS MANUFACTURED 11/16 & HAS 8,643 MILES ON IT AS 10/8/19. I STARTED MY CAR THE MORNING OF 10/719 & THE AIR BAG AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THIS MORNING THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT LIGHT WAS FLASHING ALSO. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE IT...

Aug 15, 2019 Structure 600 mi

THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T LATCH OR LOCK COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED/SHUT FROM INSIDE. MANY TIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT I DISCOVER THE DOOR HADN'T BEEN LATCHED AT ALL BECAUSE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE DOOR HANDLE, IT WILL OPEN WITH A SLIGHT...

Aug 15, 2019 Electrical System 600 mi

THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T LATCH OR LOCK COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED/SHUT FROM INSIDE. MANY TIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT I DISCOVER THE DOOR HADN'T BEEN LATCHED AT ALL BECAUSE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE DOOR HANDLE, IT WILL OPEN WITH A SLIGHT...

Aug 15, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 600 mi

THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T LATCH OR LOCK COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED/SHUT FROM INSIDE. MANY TIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT I DISCOVER THE DOOR HADN'T BEEN LATCHED AT ALL BECAUSE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE DOOR HANDLE, IT WILL OPEN WITH A SLIGHT...

Aug 15, 2019 Structure 600 mi

THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T LATCH OR LOCK COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED/SHUT FROM INSIDE. MANY TIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT I DISCOVER THE DOOR HADN'T BEEN LATCHED AT ALL BECAUSE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE DOOR HANDLE, IT WILL OPEN WITH A SLIGHT...

Aug 15, 2019 Electrical System 600 mi

THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T LATCH OR LOCK COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED/SHUT FROM INSIDE. MANY TIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT I DISCOVER THE DOOR HADN'T BEEN LATCHED AT ALL BECAUSE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE DOOR HANDLE, IT WILL OPEN WITH A SLIGHT...

Aug 15, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 600 mi

THE FRONT DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOESN'T LATCH OR LOCK COMPLETELY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED/SHUT FROM INSIDE. MANY TIMES WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT I DISCOVER THE DOOR HADN'T BEEN LATCHED AT ALL BECAUSE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR WITHOUT USING THE DOOR HANDLE, IT WILL OPEN WITH A SLIGHT...

Aug 12, 2019 Tires 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO SOLUS TIRES, SIZE: P205/65R16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE BUBBLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE TIRE COULD BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY TO CAR PROS KIA (18835 BEACH BLVD, HUN...

Aug 12, 2019 Tires

MY COMPLAINT ODI # IS 11243280. REGARDING KUMHO TIRES SAFETY AND BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL.

Aug 12, 2019 Tires 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA SOUL EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO SOLUS TIRES, SIZE: P205/65R16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE BUBBLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE TIRE COULD BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY TO CAR PROS KIA (18835 BEACH BLVD, HUN...

Aug 12, 2019 Tires

MY COMPLAINT ODI # IS 11243280. REGARDING KUMHO TIRES SAFETY AND BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL.

Aug 9, 2019 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, THE BRAKES NEVER TOOK EFFECT TO MAKE ME SLIDE SKID OR STOP. SEATBEAT NEVER HELD ME BACK FROM SLAMMING INTO STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 9, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 53,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, THE BRAKES NEVER TOOK EFFECT TO MAKE ME SLIDE SKID OR STOP. SEATBEAT NEVER HELD ME BACK FROM SLAMMING INTO STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 9, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 53,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, THE BRAKES NEVER TOOK EFFECT TO MAKE ME SLIDE SKID OR STOP. SEATBEAT NEVER HELD ME BACK FROM SLAMMING INTO STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 9, 2019 Air Bags Crash 53,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, THE BRAKES NEVER TOOK EFFECT TO MAKE ME SLIDE SKID OR STOP. SEATBEAT NEVER HELD ME BACK FROM SLAMMING INTO STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 9, 2019 Service Brakes Crash 53,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, THE BRAKES NEVER TOOK EFFECT TO MAKE ME SLIDE SKID OR STOP. SEATBEAT NEVER HELD ME BACK FROM SLAMMING INTO STEERING WHEEL.

Aug 9, 2019 Seat Belts Crash 53,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED, THE BRAKES NEVER TOOK EFFECT TO MAKE ME SLIDE SKID OR STOP. SEATBEAT NEVER HELD ME BACK FROM SLAMMING INTO STEERING WHEEL.

May 28, 2019 Engine 17,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED WITH 16K MILES IN SEPT 2018. STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL. ENGINE REMAINED AT AN IDLE EVEN AFTER FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. ALMOST GOT HIT!! I RECYCLED THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY IT WORK...

May 28, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 17,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED WITH 16K MILES IN SEPT 2018. STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL. ENGINE REMAINED AT AN IDLE EVEN AFTER FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. ALMOST GOT HIT!! I RECYCLED THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY IT WORK...

May 28, 2019 Engine 17,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED WITH 16K MILES IN SEPT 2018. STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL. ENGINE REMAINED AT AN IDLE EVEN AFTER FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. ALMOST GOT HIT!! I RECYCLED THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY IT WORK...

May 28, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 17,000 mi

PURCHASED THIS CAR USED WITH 16K MILES IN SEPT 2018. STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL. ENGINE REMAINED AT AN IDLE EVEN AFTER FLOORING THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. ALMOST GOT HIT!! I RECYCLED THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY IT WORK...

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED CONTINUING HEATH ISSUES, INCLUDING B...

Apr 24, 2019 Air Bags Crash 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED CONTINUING HEATH ISSUES, INCLUDING B...

Apr 16, 2019 Steering

STEERING WHEEL KEEPS LOCKING WHILE DRIVING

Apr 16, 2019 Steering

STEERING WHEEL KEEPS LOCKING WHILE DRIVING

Mar 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND CURVES, AND TURNING CORNERS, WITH FOOT COMPLETELY ON, PRESSING DOWN ON PEDAL, VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAVE TO TAKE FOOR TOTALLY OFF PEDAL, TRY PRESSING DOWN AGAIN TO HOPEFULLY GET IT TO GO AGAIN

Mar 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY GOING AROUND CURVES, AND TURNING CORNERS, WITH FOOT COMPLETELY ON, PRESSING DOWN ON PEDAL, VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAVE TO TAKE FOOR TOTALLY OFF PEDAL, TRY PRESSING DOWN AGAIN TO HOPEFULLY GET IT TO GO AGAIN

Feb 21, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION BACKING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL DRIVERS HANDLE WHILE LOCK ENGAGED AND DOOR OPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING. ALTHOUGH I PLANNED ON OPENING THE DOOR AS CAR CAME TO A REST I WAS SURPRISED HOW EASY IT WAS TO OPEN WHILE CAR IS MOVING, AND DOOR HAD DONE SO PREMATUR...

Feb 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION BACKING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL DRIVERS HANDLE WHILE LOCK ENGAGED AND DOOR OPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING. ALTHOUGH I PLANNED ON OPENING THE DOOR AS CAR CAME TO A REST I WAS SURPRISED HOW EASY IT WAS TO OPEN WHILE CAR IS MOVING, AND DOOR HAD DONE SO PREMATUR...

Feb 21, 2019 Electrical System 20,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION BACKING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL DRIVERS HANDLE WHILE LOCK ENGAGED AND DOOR OPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING. ALTHOUGH I PLANNED ON OPENING THE DOOR AS CAR CAME TO A REST I WAS SURPRISED HOW EASY IT WAS TO OPEN WHILE CAR IS MOVING, AND DOOR HAD DONE SO PREMATUR...

Feb 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION BACKING IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL DRIVERS HANDLE WHILE LOCK ENGAGED AND DOOR OPENED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL MOVING. ALTHOUGH I PLANNED ON OPENING THE DOOR AS CAR CAME TO A REST I WAS SURPRISED HOW EASY IT WAS TO OPEN WHILE CAR IS MOVING, AND DOOR HAD DONE SO PREMATUR...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine

I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018, MY CAR WOULD JUST TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREETS. NOTE THAT WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN I ONLY HAD 29,800 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT INTO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED MY ENGINE IN WHICH I DID NOT GET MY VEHICLE BACK UNTIL JANUARY...

Feb 4, 2019 Engine

I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY ENGINE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018, MY CAR WOULD JUST TURN OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREETS. NOTE THAT WHEN I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN I ONLY HAD 29,800 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT INTO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED MY ENGINE IN WHICH I DID NOT GET MY VEHICLE BACK UNTIL JANUARY...

Jan 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I AM DRIVING AND I STOP AT LIGHT AND START TO PULL OUT MY CAR IS LIKE IT HAS KNOW POWER AT ALL THEN IT WILL JUST TAKE OFF ITS DONE THAT WHEN IHAVE PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC JUST COMPLETY STOP THAN TAKE OFF IS THERE ANY RECALLS ON SOMETHING LIKES THIS WORRIED ONE DAY NOT GOING TO TAKE OFF ...

Jan 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I AM DRIVING AND I STOP AT LIGHT AND START TO PULL OUT MY CAR IS LIKE IT HAS KNOW POWER AT ALL THEN IT WILL JUST TAKE OFF ITS DONE THAT WHEN IHAVE PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC JUST COMPLETY STOP THAN TAKE OFF IS THERE ANY RECALLS ON SOMETHING LIKES THIS WORRIED ONE DAY NOT GOING TO TAKE OFF ...

Jan 24, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

FOOT PRESSED ON GAS JUST STOPS IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAVE TO LET UP AND PRESS SECOND TIME TO GO AGAIN . WHILE DRIVING

Jan 24, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System

FOOT PRESSED ON GAS JUST STOPS IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HAVE TO LET UP AND PRESS SECOND TIME TO GO AGAIN . WHILE DRIVING

Dec 13, 2018 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WEARING MY SEAT BELT AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE SUN VISOR AND EDGE OF WINDSHIELD. BASICALLY SCALPING ME. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED YES BUT AFTER I WAS BLEEDING AND REACHING TO UNDO MY SEATBELT. HITTING MY HAND WHICH BROKE MY WRIST HAVING TO HAVE SURGERY TO PUT A PLATE AND PINS IN...

Dec 13, 2018 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WEARING MY SEAT BELT AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE SUN VISOR AND EDGE OF WINDSHIELD. BASICALLY SCALPING ME. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED YES BUT AFTER I WAS BLEEDING AND REACHING TO UNDO MY SEATBELT. HITTING MY HAND WHICH BROKE MY WRIST HAVING TO HAVE SURGERY TO PUT A PLATE AND PINS IN...

Nov 8, 2018 Steering Crash 14,523 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GO LOCKED WHEN IN CURVE RESULTING IN A CRASH WHERE I HIT A POLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STREET.

Nov 8, 2018 Steering Crash 14,523 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL GO LOCKED WHEN IN CURVE RESULTING IN A CRASH WHERE I HIT A POLE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STREET.

Oct 18, 2018 Air Bags Crash 37,000 mi

VIN # [XXX] I HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 18, 2018 Air Bags Crash 37,000 mi

VIN # [XXX] I HIT A DEER AND THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Aug 20, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 9,100 mi

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018, ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC BEGAN TO SLOW AND AS I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY FELT AS THOUGH THEY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, AND EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF SPACE TO STOP, I WAS UNABLE TO AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED BY A NON-KIA DEALER VIA MY INSURANCE. WITHIN...

Aug 20, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 9,100 mi

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018, ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC BEGAN TO SLOW AND AS I APPLIED MY BRAKES, THEY FELT AS THOUGH THEY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, AND EVEN THOUGH I HAD PLENTY OF SPACE TO STOP, I WAS UNABLE TO AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS REPAIRED BY A NON-KIA DEALER VIA MY INSURANCE. WITHIN...

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System

REAR CAMERA STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR, WHILE 7000 MILES WERE DRIVEN. I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR, GO IN TO PARK, THEN DRIVE, SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONCE, FOR THE CAMERA TO SWITCH OFF, REGULAR DISPLAY TO LIGHT UP.

Aug 1, 2018 Electrical System

REAR CAMERA STAYS ON WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 5 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR, WHILE 7000 MILES WERE DRIVEN. I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR, GO IN TO PARK, THEN DRIVE, SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONCE, FOR THE CAMERA TO SWITCH OFF, REGULAR DISPLAY TO LIGHT UP.

Jun 11, 2018 Engine 15,000 mi

MY ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RAILROAD CROSSING, ON AN INCLINE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN IT HAPPENED. ONCE THE TRAIN PASSED, I LET MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT A WARNING OR INDICATION. THE CAR PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO TRAFFIC. I TURNED ON MY EME...

Jun 11, 2018 Engine 15,000 mi

MY ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A RAILROAD CROSSING, ON AN INCLINE. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN IT HAPPENED. ONCE THE TRAIN PASSED, I LET MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT A WARNING OR INDICATION. THE CAR PROCEEDED TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO TRAFFIC. I TURNED ON MY EME...

May 9, 2018 Wheels 5,900 mi

WE DROVE THE CAR FOR 5900 MILES WHEN WE NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL FOR ONE OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE KUMHO SOLUS TA31. WE CONTACTED THE USA REP AND WERE DIRECTED TO A SEARS AUTOCENTER FOR AN INSPECTION. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE SEARS CENTRE WILL OPEN THE CLAIM FOR US. TE SERAS CENTER DID NOT...

May 9, 2018 Wheels 5,900 mi

WE DROVE THE CAR FOR 5900 MILES WHEN WE NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL FOR ONE OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE KUMHO SOLUS TA31. WE CONTACTED THE USA REP AND WERE DIRECTED TO A SEARS AUTOCENTER FOR AN INSPECTION. WE WERE TOLD THAT THE SEARS CENTRE WILL OPEN THE CLAIM FOR US. TE SERAS CENTER DID NOT...

May 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION FAILS TO SEE MOST BUSES, RVS, AND LARGE TRUCKS WITH TRAILERS. IT SEEMS THAT ABOUT 90% OF THESE VEHICLE TYPES IT DOES NOT SEE. CARS ARE NOT A PROBLEM. WE NOTICED THAT HIS WAS THE CASE NEARLY EVERY TIME WE PASSED A SEMI OR BUS. I COULD BE GOING 40 TO 75 MPH. SPEED DID NOT SEE...

May 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 6,000 mi

THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION FAILS TO SEE MOST BUSES, RVS, AND LARGE TRUCKS WITH TRAILERS. IT SEEMS THAT ABOUT 90% OF THESE VEHICLE TYPES IT DOES NOT SEE. CARS ARE NOT A PROBLEM. WE NOTICED THAT HIS WAS THE CASE NEARLY EVERY TIME WE PASSED A SEMI OR BUS. I COULD BE GOING 40 TO 75 MPH. SPEED DID NOT SEE...

Apr 5, 2018 Service Brakes 17,890 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKE'S WILL RELEASE AND THEN GRAB ONTO THE ROTORS AGAIN. ALSO HAVE A SOFT PETAL AND HISSING WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED STATES THAT NOTHING IS WRONG; HOWEVER, I AM EXPERIENCING GRINDING, MY CAR SHAKING AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO S...

Apr 5, 2018 Service Brakes 17,890 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKE'S WILL RELEASE AND THEN GRAB ONTO THE ROTORS AGAIN. ALSO HAVE A SOFT PETAL AND HISSING WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE. THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED STATES THAT NOTHING IS WRONG; HOWEVER, I AM EXPERIENCING GRINDING, MY CAR SHAKING AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO S...

Apr 4, 2018 Air Bags Crash 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDERS, AND BACK. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 4, 2018 Air Bags Crash 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDERS, AND BACK. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 24, 2018 Wheels 1,000 mi

TIRE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RIM WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, NO WARNINGS, HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES , 70MPH HEARD A THUMPING NOISE THEN A LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE SOUND, VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL AFTER GETTING OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD THE TIRE SEPARATED AT RIM ALL THE WAY AROUND, NOTHING WAS HIT

Feb 24, 2018 Wheels 1,000 mi

TIRE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM RIM WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, NO WARNINGS, HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES , 70MPH HEARD A THUMPING NOISE THEN A LOUD EXPLOSION TYPE SOUND, VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL AFTER GETTING OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD THE TIRE SEPARATED AT RIM ALL THE WAY AROUND, NOTHING WAS HIT

Jan 30, 2018 Seats 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A BRUISE AROUND THE TAIL BONE AREA. THE CONTACT HAD AN X-RAY PERFORMED AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD SUSTAINED A FRACTURED TAIL BONE. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED FOR THE FRACTURED TAIL BONE. THE CONTACT WAS CON...

Jan 30, 2018 Seats 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2017 KIA SOUL. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF A BRUISE AROUND THE TAIL BONE AREA. THE CONTACT HAD AN X-RAY PERFORMED AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD SUSTAINED A FRACTURED TAIL BONE. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED FOR THE FRACTURED TAIL BONE. THE CONTACT WAS CON...

Nov 27, 2017 Service Brakes

THE MANUAL DOES NOT SHOW INSTRUCTIONS ON A KIA SOUL MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE KIA SOUL BASE MODEL SEEMS TO BE PURCHASED AS A KIA SOUL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITHOUT THE UPGRADE. THE MANUAL INDICATES THAT THE KIA SOUL MODEL HAS FEATURES AND UPGRADES AND DOES NOT EVEN TOUCH ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Nov 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

THE MANUAL DOES NOT SHOW INSTRUCTIONS ON A KIA SOUL MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE KIA SOUL BASE MODEL SEEMS TO BE PURCHASED AS A KIA SOUL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITHOUT THE UPGRADE. THE MANUAL INDICATES THAT THE KIA SOUL MODEL HAS FEATURES AND UPGRADES AND DOES NOT EVEN TOUCH ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Nov 27, 2017 Service Brakes

THE MANUAL DOES NOT SHOW INSTRUCTIONS ON A KIA SOUL MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE KIA SOUL BASE MODEL SEEMS TO BE PURCHASED AS A KIA SOUL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITHOUT THE UPGRADE. THE MANUAL INDICATES THAT THE KIA SOUL MODEL HAS FEATURES AND UPGRADES AND DOES NOT EVEN TOUCH ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Nov 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

THE MANUAL DOES NOT SHOW INSTRUCTIONS ON A KIA SOUL MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE KIA SOUL BASE MODEL SEEMS TO BE PURCHASED AS A KIA SOUL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITHOUT THE UPGRADE. THE MANUAL INDICATES THAT THE KIA SOUL MODEL HAS FEATURES AND UPGRADES AND DOES NOT EVEN TOUCH ON MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Nov 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 350 mi

THE HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE CONNECT SYSTEM IN MY CAR, AND ALL 2017 KIA SOUL AND SEDONA MODELS WITH THE BASE STEREO SYSTEM, DOES NOT ALLOW HANDS-FREE OPERATION WITH ANDROID PHONES. ONLY APPLE PHONES ARE SUPPORTED. TO MAKE A CALL WITH AN ANDROID PHONE ONE MUST MANIPULATE EITHER THE HANDSET IT...

Nov 15, 2017 Unknown Or Other 350 mi

THE HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE CONNECT SYSTEM IN MY CAR, AND ALL 2017 KIA SOUL AND SEDONA MODELS WITH THE BASE STEREO SYSTEM, DOES NOT ALLOW HANDS-FREE OPERATION WITH ANDROID PHONES. ONLY APPLE PHONES ARE SUPPORTED. TO MAKE A CALL WITH AN ANDROID PHONE ONE MUST MANIPULATE EITHER THE HANDSET IT...

Nov 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 14 mi

VOICE ACTIVATION DOES NOT WORK ON BASE RADIO WITH ANDROID PHONE

Nov 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other 14 mi

VOICE ACTIVATION DOES NOT WORK ON BASE RADIO WITH ANDROID PHONE

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 200 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2017 KIA SOUL +. I HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE AND TOLD THE SALES PERSON I WANTED 2 THINGS. 1) HANDSFREE DIALING AND A BACKUP CAMERA. THEIR DESCRIPTION NEVER STATED, NOR DID YOURS ON YOUR WEBSITE, THAT THE HANDSFREE ONLY WORKS WITH IPHONES. I HAD A 2016 KIA SOUL AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY. ...

Oct 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 200 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2017 KIA SOUL +. I HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE AND TOLD THE SALES PERSON I WANTED 2 THINGS. 1) HANDSFREE DIALING AND A BACKUP CAMERA. THEIR DESCRIPTION NEVER STATED, NOR DID YOURS ON YOUR WEBSITE, THAT THE HANDSFREE ONLY WORKS WITH IPHONES. I HAD A 2016 KIA SOUL AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY. ...

Oct 23, 2017 Steering 200 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2017 KIA SOUL +. I HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE AND TOLD THE SALES PERSON I WANTED 2 THINGS. 1) HANDSFREE DIALING AND A BACKUP CAMERA. THEIR DESCRIPTION NEVER STATED, NOR DID YOURS ON YOUR WEBSITE, THAT THE HANDSFREE ONLY WORKS WITH IPHONES. I HAD A 2016 KIA SOUL AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY. ...

Oct 23, 2017 Unknown Or Other 200 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2017 KIA SOUL +. I HAVE AN ANDROID PHONE AND TOLD THE SALES PERSON I WANTED 2 THINGS. 1) HANDSFREE DIALING AND A BACKUP CAMERA. THEIR DESCRIPTION NEVER STATED, NOR DID YOURS ON YOUR WEBSITE, THAT THE HANDSFREE ONLY WORKS WITH IPHONES. I HAD A 2016 KIA SOUL AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY. ...

Oct 6, 2017 Engine 6,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2017 KIA SOULS BASE MODEL ON JUN 28 THIS YEAR FROM QUIRK KIA IN BRAINTREE, MA. AFTER JUST 2 WEEKS THIS ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS AT A GAS STATION GASSING UP THE CAR, ONCE I WAS DONE, I TURNED THE CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ' I WAS PRESSING THE GA...

Oct 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 6,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2017 KIA SOULS BASE MODEL ON JUN 28 THIS YEAR FROM QUIRK KIA IN BRAINTREE, MA. AFTER JUST 2 WEEKS THIS ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS AT A GAS STATION GASSING UP THE CAR, ONCE I WAS DONE, I TURNED THE CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ' I WAS PRESSING THE GA...

Oct 6, 2017 Unknown Or Other 6,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2017 KIA SOULS BASE MODEL ON JUN 28 THIS YEAR FROM QUIRK KIA IN BRAINTREE, MA. AFTER JUST 2 WEEKS THIS ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS AT A GAS STATION GASSING UP THE CAR, ONCE I WAS DONE, I TURNED THE CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ' I WAS PRESSING THE GA...

Oct 6, 2017 Engine 6,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2017 KIA SOULS BASE MODEL ON JUN 28 THIS YEAR FROM QUIRK KIA IN BRAINTREE, MA. AFTER JUST 2 WEEKS THIS ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS AT A GAS STATION GASSING UP THE CAR, ONCE I WAS DONE, I TURNED THE CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ' I WAS PRESSING THE GA...

Oct 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 6,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2017 KIA SOULS BASE MODEL ON JUN 28 THIS YEAR FROM QUIRK KIA IN BRAINTREE, MA. AFTER JUST 2 WEEKS THIS ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS AT A GAS STATION GASSING UP THE CAR, ONCE I WAS DONE, I TURNED THE CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ' I WAS PRESSING THE GA...

Oct 6, 2017 Unknown Or Other 6,500 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2017 KIA SOULS BASE MODEL ON JUN 28 THIS YEAR FROM QUIRK KIA IN BRAINTREE, MA. AFTER JUST 2 WEEKS THIS ISSUE HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME. I WAS AT A GAS STATION GASSING UP THE CAR, ONCE I WAS DONE, I TURNED THE CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ' I WAS PRESSING THE GA...

Sep 21, 2017 Electrical System 14 mi

2017 KIA SOUL BLUETOOTH. DOESN'T WORK WITH ANDROID

Sep 21, 2017 Electrical System 14 mi

2017 KIA SOUL BLUETOOTH. DOESN'T WORK WITH ANDROID

Aug 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 300 mi

JUST PURCHASED FIST KEYLESS ENTRY VEHICLE. DEALER TOLD ME IF THE CAR IS RUNNING AND I WALK AWAY WITH KEYS IN MY POCKET THAT THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. AT WORK NEXT DAY GOT OUT OF CAR WITH HANDS FULL, WENT INTO BUILDING AND EXPRECTED CAR TO SHUT DOWN THREE HOURS LATER CO-WORKER TELLS ME CAR IS RUNNIN...

Aug 1, 2017 Unknown Or Other 300 mi

JUST PURCHASED FIST KEYLESS ENTRY VEHICLE. DEALER TOLD ME IF THE CAR IS RUNNING AND I WALK AWAY WITH KEYS IN MY POCKET THAT THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. AT WORK NEXT DAY GOT OUT OF CAR WITH HANDS FULL, WENT INTO BUILDING AND EXPRECTED CAR TO SHUT DOWN THREE HOURS LATER CO-WORKER TELLS ME CAR IS RUNNIN...