Worst 2021 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 108 | 1 | 1 | 47,329 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 35 | — | — | 69,823 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 1 | — | 28,575 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 2 | 2 | 8,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | 1 | — | 22,404 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 6 | — | 6,005 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | 1 | — | 4,005 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 14,130 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 814 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 4,673 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 631 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 631 mi |
Recalls for 2021 Kia Soul
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~431,754 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can 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.
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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