{"id":43436,"date":"2021-09-17T02:03:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T09:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=43436"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:46:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:46:28","slug":"kia-soul-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/kia-soul-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Kia Soul Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_056cbe-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_056cbe-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_056cbe-10 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-900ec9  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-d039d0\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c186fa-6d\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c186fa-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c186fa-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_c186fa-6d summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_c186fa-6d\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Kia Soul is a reliable and cheap-to-own subcompact SUV. RepairPal gave this model a 4.5 out of 5.0 rating.<\/li><li>Just like any other vehicle model, the Kia Soul still has some common issues such as engine failure, engine knocking, and ticking noises from the engine.<\/li><li>With its stellar reliability scores and user-friendly features, the Kia Soul is a great choice. However, you should still do your own research about the model year you want to purchase to avoid major potential issues down the line.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for beginning and teen drivers, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/kia\/soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kia Soul\">Kia Soul<\/a> is known for its reliability, user-friendly features, and fuel efficiency. It also has an excellent depreciation rate of just 21% after five years and a five-year resale value of $13,614 (assuming a selling price of $21,521), according to <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/kia\/soul\/depreciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Kia Souls Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kia Soul is a very reliable subcompact SUV. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/kia\/soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal.com\">RepairPal.com<\/a> gives this model a 4.5 out of 5.0 rating, placing it 3rd out of 7 other vehicles in its segment. Meanwhile, UK-based marketing research firm J.D Power has given the 2021 model year a reliability score of 81 over 100. Cars U.S. News also recognized the 2019 Kia Soul as the Best New Car for Teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"kia soul\" class=\"wp-image-43447\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Kia Soul is known for its reliability, user-friendly features, and fuel efficiency.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the high reliability scores and awards, the Kia Soul is also known for its low ownership cost. The average annual ownership cost of the Kia Soul is $437, which is lower than the ownership costs of other subcompact SUVs ($466) and other vehicles in general ($652). The Kia Soul has a repair frequency of 0.2 times per year, which is about the same for other subcompact SUVs (0.2) and lower than other vehicle models (0.4). The probability of bringing this model to a shop for major repairs is at 9%, which is around the same for subcompact SUVs (9%) and less than other vehicle models (12%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect the Kia Soul to last for about 200,000 miles with regular maintenance and repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Kia Soul Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Kia Soul is a dependable subcompact SUV, some of its model years can develop problems over time. If you&rsquo;re looking to buy a used Soul, here are some commonly reported issues you may have to watch out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cruise Control Surge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a report on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Kia\/Soul\/2018\/electrical\/cruise_control_surges.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/cruise-control-not-working-causes-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cruise control\">cruise control<\/a> on certain Kia Souls (particularly the 2018 model year) has a tendency to surge. The affected owner said that his vehicle suddenly surged in speed and then slowed down to three miles per hour. He added in his report that if the cruise control was engaged, the vehicle seemed to act normally. The owner had assumed that his Soul&rsquo;s cruise control was trying to take control of the vehicle or that there was a vacuum leak somewhere. As of writing, Kia has not yet issued any technical service bulletins (TSBs) or recalls regarding this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"kia soul steering wheel\" class=\"wp-image-43448\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/kia-soul-steering-wheel.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Several owners have reported that the cruise control on certain Kia Souls (particularly the 2018 model year) has a tendency to surge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Not Starting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the most serious 2016 Kia Soul problems involve the engine. The first of these two major issues is a no-start condition. According to the reports made by affected owners, the issue seemed to turn up at around 10,000 miles. One owner even said that she encountered the issue less than a month after buying her SUV. According to another owner, they managed to solve the issue by replacing the vehicle&rsquo;s battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no TSBs specifically addressing this issue, but Kia did release a TSB for the Soul EV about the AVN (audio-video navigation) displaying an &ldquo;unable to start vehicle&rdquo; warning message. TSB #PS425 was released in October 2015 and covers the 2015-16MY Soul EV (PS EV).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, there are a couple of major 2016 Kia Soul problems. The second one is worse than the no-start condition and is probably the worst issue on this list because it involves engine failure. Also, this issue isn&rsquo;t limited to the 2016 model year. In fact, this problem also affects the 2012-2015 model years. According to the reports on CarComplaints.com, the vehicle owners were driving when their vehicles lost power and stopped altogether. The affected owners experienced the issue at around 70,000-80,000 miles and have shelled out at least $3,800 for repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon investigating the issue, Kia found out that some 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles had their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/catalytic-converter\/kia\/soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"catalytic converters\">catalytic converters<\/a> damaged by high exhaust gas temperatures. This resulted in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine&rsquo;s pistons and connecting rods. Because of the nature of this problem, Kia recalled the affected vehicles under recall #SC176 on February 22, 2019. More than 350,000 vehicles were affected by this recall. You can find out more about this recall from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Kia\/Soul\/2013\/recalls\/overheated-catalytic-converter-may-damage-engine-19v120000.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2017 Kia soul engine knocking\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzOFVElzD-w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Knocking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A knocking engine is another major issue with the Kia Soul, specifically the 2014 model year. According to affected owners, they heard a knocking noise from their vehicle before it lost acceleration and stopped altogether. One owner has reported that she and her significant other heard the knocking noise while on a road trip. They pulled over to see what was going on and were surprised to find out that a small fire had started under the hood. The vehicle then burst into flames. According to this owner, she only had the SUV for less than 90 days when the incident happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia has issued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Kia\/Soul\/2014\/recalls\/engine-damage-may-cause-fire-20v750000.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"recall #SC200\">recall #SC200<\/a> in December 2020 to address the issue. This knocking issue not only affected 2014-2015 Kia Soul models, it also affected certain Sorento, Forte, Forte Koup, Optima Hybrid, and Sportage vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ticking Noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common 2013 Kia Soul problem is audible ticking sounds from the engine. This symptom is related to the engine failure issue mentioned above. According to the affected owners, they were on their usual daily drives when they suddenly heard loud knocking and tapping noises from the engine. Their vehicle then started to move more slowly. An affected owner had to replace their engine as a result of this issue. On average, it took the affected owners at least $4,000 to fix the issue. Many of the affected owners were relieved to find out that they were covered by the extended warranty that came with the #SC176 recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Possible Steering Failure Leads To <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Kia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#Kia\">#Kia<\/a> Soul, Soul EV Recall <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4onwhLnbmS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4onwhLnbmS\">https:\/\/t.co\/4onwhLnbmS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ukjw6kZZwT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/ukjw6kZZwT\">pic.twitter.com\/ukjw6kZZwT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Carscoops (@Carscoop) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Carscoop\/status\/745221280488558593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"June 21, 2016\">June 21, 2016<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clicking When Turning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common 2012 Kia Soul problem involves the SUV&rsquo;s steering system. According to some owners, they would suddenly hear and feel a clunking sound in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/steering-rack\/kia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"steering column\">steering column<\/a>. While others have reported hearing the sounds when making turns, some noticed that the issue was more noticeable when they were driving at certain speeds. According to the owners, they started noticing the problem at around 70,000 miles. It also cost them approximately $800 to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia has released several TSBs regarding this issue. In fact, the latest was issued in March 2021. TSB #084, which was released in November 2018 and revised in November 2020, details the repair procedures to fix the steering components in Kia vehicles equipped with C-MDPS. The 2021 version of this TSB (#TSB_CHA084_R7) is still unavailable online. However, you can call your local Kia dealer to request a copy of the document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its stellar reliability scores and user-friendly features, the Kia Soul may be a great vehicle choice for you, especially if you&rsquo;re a new driver. As always, make sure to do your own research about the model year you want to purchase to avoid major potential issues down the line. Also, remember to clear everything up with the seller before you seal the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Auto Parts and Accessories for Your Kia Soul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You can count on your Kia Soul to take you where you need to go, but that can change once it develops issues. At the first sign of trouble, take your Kia to an auto repair shop to resolve it immediately. If you need to replace some parts, shop online at <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> for top-notch replacements at affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our user-friendly website is easy to navigate, as you can use your mobile devices to browse our catalog. Use our vehicle selector to start shopping, and funnel the results based on your preferences using the search filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All our products come with a lifetime replacement and low-price guarantee. That means you never have to worry about going over budget for your maintenance needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have warehouses equipped with the latest technology to maximize efficiency during the delivery process. In fact, you can expect your part or accessory to arrive in as little as two business days if you order before 12 pm ET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/kia\/soul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kia Soul\">Kia Soul<\/a> catalog today for high-quality parts, upgrades, and accessories!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Perfect for beginning and teen drivers, the Kia Soul is known for its reliability, user-friendly features, and fuel efficiency. 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