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2013 Kia Soul Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Kia Soul has 86 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Kia Soul

Engine
223
Steering
148
Brakes
86
Electrical
61
Other
47
Airbags
17
Powertrain
13
Visibility
12
Speed Control
9
Structure
8
Lights
5
Suspension
5
Tires
4
Seat Belts
4
Wheels
3

86

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

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...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 21, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at night, th...
Dec 6, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
Oct 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a...
Oct 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6...
Oct 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V6...
Aug 26, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKESSee attached document for complaint.
Aug 11, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V...
Aug 11, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle, thirty minutes ...
Jul 3, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEGas peddle gets very touchy before incident. RPMs spike to 3-4K, unable to stop car. Brakes do not...
Jun 21, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
Jun 17, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
May 30, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
May 23, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check...
May 21, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
May 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
May 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
May 8, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, AIRSee attached document for complaint
Apr 27, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, it...
Apr 24, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652...
Apr 22, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contacted stated the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle...

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