Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia Soul has 86 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
86
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at night, th... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and unoccupied in a... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V6... |
| Aug 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle, thirty minutes ... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Gas peddle gets very touchy before incident. RPMs spike to 3-4K, unable to stop car. Brakes do not... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check... |
| May 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| May 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | See attached document for complaint |
| Apr 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, it... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contacted stated the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle... |