Worst 2014 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 539 | 5 | 51 | 108,814 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 124 | — | 1 | 66,247 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 93 | 3 | 15 | 67,835 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 55 | 1 | 4 | 66,531 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 55 | 12 | — | 40,708 mi | |
| Fuel System | 51 | — | 9 | 78,863 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 41 | — | 5 | 118,048 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 30 | 3 | 2 | 63,672 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 5 | 2 | 36,820 mi | |
| Airbags | 24 | 12 | 1 | 59,822 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 10 | — | — | 98,750 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 2 | — | 45,171 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 3 | 3 | 46,981 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 3 | — | 42,638 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 61,440 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 57,056 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Kia Soul
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,353,242 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014 Soul vehicles. The front air bags may not deploy during a crash if the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) loses communication with the front impact sensors.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while 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 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture.
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2014 Kia Soul — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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