Worst 2019 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Airbags
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 80 | 2 | 5 | 63,322 mi | |
| Airbags | 14 | 9 | 1 | 87,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 31,314 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28,763 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 61,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 6,805 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 77,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Kia Soul
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~410,619 vehicles.
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 printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
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2019 Kia Soul — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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