2020 Kia Soul Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Kia Soul.

20192021
Complaints
460
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Injuries
7
Fatalities
16
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Kia Soul Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1207 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:39,116 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:6
#282 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:13,337 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#346 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:10,185 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Soul.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE2073639,116 mi
POWER TRAIN821113,337 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER46110,185 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25136,147 mi
STEERING1630,079 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14152,172 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL121122,654 mi
SERVICE BRAKES101121,653 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY7451 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING685,670 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING610,530 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS422,000 mi
AIR BAGS3226,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION34,175 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER33,567 mi
SEAT BELTS2
SEATS220 mi
CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING111,500 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR1135,864 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL120,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE190 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC133,000 mi
SUSPENSION12,300 mi
Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE130,000 mi
WHEELS1200 mi

Recalls for 2020 Kia Soul

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~294,498 vehicles.

21V259000ENGINE
~147,249 affected

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

21V259000ENGINE
~147,249 affected

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage.

Other Kia Soul Years

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