Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Soul has 38 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
38
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE | See attached document for complaint. |
| Sep 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact's son owned a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | We have tried multiple times to obtain information on this recall. My husband was finally told we mu... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaki... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled. ... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she... |
| Dec 26, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Dec 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehi... |