Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Soul has 31 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
31
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the traction ... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | a few months after buying the car (the car was bought used), the "check engine" icon appeared on the... |
| Apr 16, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 2012 Kia Soul 4dr wagon engine fail no warning lights sudden strange noise driving on highway with g... |
| Sep 30, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the highway and I went To pass someone and then all of the sudden my car did not sw... |
| Jul 22, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The electrical system on this vehicle is severely malfunctioning. Once the engine is started it will... |
| Apr 3, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I've had recalls on antiknock sensor and catalytic problems with vehicle I've had them repaired at k... |
| Feb 23, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank is made in two parts a top and a bottom and assembled together along with mounting bra... |
| Jan 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KIA did a "PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN" as a work around for a recall on the Kia Soul. they were in... |
| Dec 30, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Loss of power to brakes while braking at low speed resulting in a crash, air bag deployment and blow... |
| Nov 15, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Still the original owner or our 2012 Kia Soul and experiencing issues with the flex coupler in the s... |
| Oct 11, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | engine piston fails, while drive metal from the piston where internal parts out and vehicle breaks d... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Car started ticking, small repair shop told me it was engine lifters, I paid $2000 to replace them. ... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering clicks and feels loose when turning. Inspected by a repair shop and they said it was the s... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering has clunking sound and loose feeling while turning the steering wheel. Research would sugg... |
| Jul 27, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering wheel vibrate uncontrollable when driving |
| Jul 21, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ESC LIGHT PROBLEM |
| Jan 28, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF DRIVING THE CAR, IT STALLS WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS, ETC., GEARED IN... |
| Oct 20, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF GAS STATION WON'T CRANK BACK UP |
| Sep 16, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING CAR IS RANDOMLY STALLING . VISITED SEVERAL SERVICE INCLUDE KIA SERVICE AS WELL NOBODY ... |
| Jul 16, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | REFRIGERANT OIL LEAKING FROM AC COMPRESSOR |