Worst 2020 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 207 | 3 | 6 | 39,116 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 82 | 1 | 1 | 13,337 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 46 | 1 | — | 10,185 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 | 1 | — | 36,147 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | — | — | 30,079 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | — | 52,172 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 1 | 1 | 22,654 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 1 | 1 | 21,653 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | — | — | 451 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 85,670 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 10,530 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 26,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 4,175 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 3,567 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 20 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING | 1 | — | — | 11,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 135,864 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 90 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 2,300 mi | |
| Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 200 mi |
Recalls for 2020 Kia Soul
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~294,498 vehicles.
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.
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
Wider context: See the full Kia Soul reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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