Worst 2023 Kia Soul Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Soul.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | 1 | 1 | 9,757 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 8,700 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Kia Soul
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~288,924 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 America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
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2023 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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