Worst 2013 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 275 | 1 | 29 | 111,193 mi | |
| STEERING | 147 | 1 | — | 72,180 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 68 | 2 | 5 | 74,304 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 66 | — | 8 | 80,660 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 60 | 2 | 7 | 101,970 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 33 | — | 3 | 136,657 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 30 | 1 | 1 | 26,446 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 26 | — | 2 | 84,309 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 14 | — | 44,853 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | — | — | 88,023 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | — | 1 | 111,090 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | 1 | — | 22,744 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | 3 | 1 | 41,658 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 66,025 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 1 | — | 59,266 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 7 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 1 | — | 25,472 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 31,805 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | 1 | 94,507 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 127,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 26,616 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 13,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 23,195 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 185,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | 45,000 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Kia Soul
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,313,632 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Other Kia Soul Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Soul reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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