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Kia Soul: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows92
model years2010–2024 (15)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
kia.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2024kia-soul-2024-instrument-cluster-blackoutInstrument cluster display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM52024-07 → 2026-04282026-07-20
2024kia-soul-2024-horn-failureHorn assembly failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM42025-04 → 2026-01282026-07-20
2024kia-soul-2024-brake-pedal-issuesBrake pedal feel and travel issuesSERVICE BRAKES22024-09 → 2026-07282026-07-20
2024kia-soul-2024-back-over-prevention-no-alertBack-over prevention system with no audible alertBACK OVER PREVENTION22025-04 → 2025-04282026-07-20
2024kia-soul-2024-dim-low-beam-headlightsDim low-beam headlight illuminationEXTERIOR LIGHTING22024-12 → 2026-03282026-07-20
2024kia-soul-2024-adas-malfunctionDriver-assist system malfunction and false alertsLANE DEPARTURE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE42024-06 → 2026-04282026-07-20
2024kia-soul-2024-engine-stall-loss-of-powerEngine stall and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE32024-09 → 2025-10282026-07-20
2023soul-2023-adas-warning-cascadeADAS warning light cascade and system disableUNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM52023-08-28 → 2024-10-17482026-08-20
2023soul-2023-engine-stall-failureEngine stall, shutdown, and failure while drivingENGINE82022-10-28 → 2026-05-21482026-08-20
2023soul-2023-lane-keep-steering-jerkLane keep assist unintended steering inputLANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING, STEERING42023-05-26 → 2025-09-23482026-08-20
2023soul-2023-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration eventsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32023-09-28 → 2026-03-08482026-08-20
2023soul-2023-instrument-cluster-blankInstrument cluster going blank or inoperableELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL32023-04-03 → 2026-03-20482026-08-20
2023soul-2023-headlight-outputHeadlight low output at nightEXTERIOR LIGHTING22022-12-21 → 2024-04-29482026-08-20
2023soul-2023-powertrain-recall-partsPower train recall repair parts unavailabilityPOWER TRAIN22023-09-28 → 2025-09-25482026-08-20
2022soul-2022-engine-oil-consumption-failureEngine oil consumption and catastrophic engine failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING382023-03 → 2026-07882026-08-20
2022soul-2022-recall-25v099-parts-delayNHTSA recall 25V099 repair parts unavailabilityENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING102025-03 → 2025-05882026-08-20
2022soul-2022-engine-stall-while-drivingEngine stall and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM102023-03 → 2026-05882026-08-20
2022soul-2022-ivt-transmission-failureIVT transmission failure and power lossPOWER TRAIN42021-10 → 2023-11882026-08-20
2022soul-2022-airbag-seatbelt-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment and seat belt buckle failureAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS32021-12 → 2025-06882026-08-20
2022soul-2022-electrical-warning-lights-rebootMultiple warning lights and electrical system rebootELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING32022-09 → 2025-10882026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption from defective piston ringsENGINE262022-10 → 2026-072272026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-steering-malfunctionElectric power steering and lane-keep malfunctionSTEERING32023-10 → 2025-052272026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-roof-paint-peelingRoof paint delamination and peelingSTRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER32025-10 → 2026-042272026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-engine-stallingEngine stalling and loss of motive power while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING912022-10 → 2026-082272026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-recall-repair-deniedPiston ring recall repair denied, delayed, or disputedENGINE282025-03 → 2026-082272026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-transmission-failureTransmission failure with loss of propulsionPOWER TRAIN132023-02 → 2026-062272026-08-20
2021kia-soul-2021-brake-fca-failureBrake and forward-collision-avoidance failure to stopSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE82023-01 → 2026-032272026-08-20
2020kia-soul-2020-transmission-failureTransmission failure requiring replacementPOWER TRAIN152023-01 → 2026-073692026-08-19
2020kia-soul-2020-paint-bubbling-peelingPaint bubbling and peeling on white finishUNKNOWN OR OTHER102024-09 → 2026-073692026-08-19
2020kia-soul-2020-theft-missing-immobilizerVehicle theft linked to missing engine immobilizerUNKNOWN OR OTHER62023-04 → 2025-063692026-08-19
2020kia-soul-2020-piston-ring-oil-burnExcessive oil consumption from piston ring wearENGINE682023-02 → 2026-083692026-08-19
2020kia-soul-2020-engine-stall-loss-powerEngine stall or loss of power while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM502023-02 → 2026-083692026-08-19
2020kia-soul-2020-sc209-recall-remedy-failsSC209 recall repair failing to resolve engine defectENGINE282023-04 → 2026-073692026-08-19
2019soul-2019-oil-consumption-engine-failureOil consumption and engine failureENGINE702019-12 → 2026-041282026-06-14
2019soul-2019-catalytic-converterCatalytic converter failureENGINE182024-03 → 2026-041282026-06-14
2019soul-2019-engine-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE92021-02 → 2025-091282026-06-14
2019soul-2019-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crashesAIR BAGS102019-06 → 2026-021282026-06-14
2019soul-2019-steering-couplerSteering couplerSTEERING22025-12 → 2026-031282026-06-14
2018soul-2018-engine-seizure-rod-failureEngine seizure and connecting rod failureENGINE672020-07 → 2026-072102026-07-22
2018soul-2018-engine-stall-power-lossEngine stall and loss of power while drivingENGINE232019-07 → 2026-072102026-07-22
2018soul-2018-oil-consumption-low-oilEngine oil consumption and low oil levelENGINE212021-02 → 2025-122102026-07-22
2018soul-2018-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire and smokeENGINE172019-04 → 2026-042102026-07-22
2018soul-2018-warranty-recall-repair-denialWarranty and recall repair denialUNKNOWN OR OTHER232019-04 → 2026-072102026-07-22
2018soul-2018-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in collisionAIR BAGS122019-02 → 2026-012102026-07-22
2017soul-2017-engine-rod-bearing-failureEngine rod bearing failure and excessive oil consumptionENGINE1502021-03 → 2026-072702026-08-20
2017soul-2017-paint-delaminationPaint peeling and delaminationSTRUCTURE52022-08 → 2026-042702026-08-20
2017soul-2017-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE122022-03 → 2026-052702026-08-20
2017soul-2017-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS52022-04 → 2023-052702026-08-20
2017soul-2017-brake-failure-unintended-accelBrake failure and unintended accelerationSERVICE BRAKES62021-08 → 2025-082702026-08-20
2016soul-2016-oil-consumptionEngine oil consumption between oil changesENGINE262024-05 → 2026-058032026-08-07
2016soul-2016-paint-delaminationFactory paint peeling and delaminationSTRUCTURE92024-08 → 2026-068032026-08-07
2016soul-2016-ev-battery-capacity-lossEV battery pack capacity loss and reduced power modePOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM62024-04 → 2025-058032026-08-07
2016soul-2016-sunroof-glass-shatteringSunroof and glass spontaneous shatteringUNKNOWN OR OTHER32024-06 → 2025-128032026-08-07
2016soul-2016-catalytic-converter-cloggingCatalytic converter clogging with loss of powerENGINE542024-03 → 2026-078032026-08-07
2016soul-2016-engine-seizure-rod-bearingEngine seizure and rod bearing failure with limp modeENGINE592024-04 → 2026-078032026-08-07
2016soul-2016-engine-fireEngine compartment fire while drivingENGINE52024-06 → 2026-048032026-08-07
2015soul-2015-headlight-flickerHeadlight flicker and shutoff with turn signal useELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING92023-09 → 2025-109022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-brake-line-corrosionBrake line corrosion and loss of brakingSERVICE BRAKES52023-06 → 2026-029022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-catalytic-converter-failureCatalytic converter failure and loss of powerENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE522023-06 → 2026-079022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-engine-failure-knockingEngine knocking and sudden engine failureENGINE572023-07 → 2026-079022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-oil-consumptionExcessive engine oil consumptionENGINE262023-08 → 2026-069022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE132023-11 → 2026-079022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-ev-battery-recall-partsEV battery recall repair parts unavailabilityELECTRICAL SYSTEM82023-07 → 2025-039022026-08-06
2015soul-2015-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in collisionsAIR BAGS52024-02 → 2025-029022026-08-06
2014kia-soul-2014-oil-consumption-rod-bearingOil consumption and rod bearing wearENGINE972022-09 → 2026-088982026-09-06
2014kia-soul-2014-catalytic-converter-failureCatalytic converter failure and P0420 codesENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE472022-09 → 2026-088982026-09-06
2014kia-soul-2014-headlight-flickerHeadlight flicker and failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING52023-07 → 2025-108982026-09-06
2014kia-soul-2014-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE, FIRERELATED102022-12 → 2026-078982026-09-06
2014kia-soul-2014-brake-line-corrosionBrake line corrosion and brake failureSERVICE BRAKES132023-07 → 2026-068982026-09-06
2014kia-soul-2014-airbag-recall-delayAirbag recall repair delayAIR BAGS42022-12 → 2026-078982026-09-06
2013kia-soul-2013-brake-recall-parts-unavailableBrake recall repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC522023-11 → 2025-116602026-09-05
2013kia-soul-2013-steering-coupler-clunkSteering coupler clunk or clicking noiseSTEERING332023-09 → 2026-076602026-09-05
2013kia-soul-2013-engine-failure-replacementEngine failure requiring replacementENGINE232023-11 → 2026-066602026-09-05
2013kia-soul-2013-vehicle-fire-parkedVehicle fire while parked or idleSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC162023-11 → 2026-086602026-09-05
2013kia-soul-2013-catalytic-converter-recallCatalytic converter failure under engine recallENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE102023-10 → 2026-076602026-09-05
2012kia-soul-2012-steering-coupler-clunkSteering coupler clicking, clunking, and loosenessSTEERING592021-10 → 2026-065142026-09-04
2012kia-soul-2012-engine-rod-failure-stallingEngine stalling and connecting rod or catalytic failureENGINE952021-09 → 2026-075142026-09-04
2012kia-soul-2012-brake-hecu-recall-delayService brakes hydraulic control unit recall repair delaysSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC332023-11 → 2026-045142026-09-04
2011kia-soul-2011-spontaneous-glass-shatterSpontaneous rear window and glass shatteringVISIBILITY102011-04 → 2019-111942026-09-08
2011kia-soul-2011-intermittent-horn-failureIntermittent horn failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM112011-06 → 2020-011942026-09-08
2011kia-soul-2011-rear-suspension-clunkRear trailing arm bushing clunk noiseSUSPENSION62014-02 → 2019-011942026-09-08
2011kia-soul-2011-transmission-clutch-failureTransmission and clutch failurePOWER TRAIN92013-03 → 2021-011942026-09-08
2011kia-soul-2011-hecu-recall-fire-riskHECU recall delay with fire riskSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC432023-03 → 2026-031942026-09-08
2011kia-soul-2011-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags failing to deploy in crashesAIR BAGS212011-12 → 2024-081942026-09-08
2011kia-soul-2011-brake-headlight-failureBrake light and headlight failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING92014-04 → 2020-111942026-09-08
2010kia-soul-2010-door-panel-scratchInterior door panel scratches from seat belt retractorSTRUCTURE112009-10 → 2010-081352026-09-07
2010kia-soul-2010-windshield-crackingWindshield chipping and cracking from road debrisVISIBILITY82009-08 → 2012-091352026-09-07
2010kia-soul-2010-tire-sidewall-bubbleTire sidewall bubbling and blowoutTIRES62011-06 → 2015-091352026-09-07
2010kia-soul-2010-transmission-clutch-failureTransmission and clutch failurePOWER TRAIN72009-09 → 2024-021352026-09-07
2010kia-soul-2010-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS142009-11 → 2026-081352026-09-07
2010kia-soul-2010-door-panel-fireElectrical fire in door panel wiringELECTRICAL SYSTEM82010-08 → 2020-011352026-09-07
2010kia-soul-2010-steering-lockupSteering wheel lock-up or column failureSTEERING82010-08 → 2021-011352026-09-07

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia Soul [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/soul
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_soul_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia Soul},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/soul}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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