Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia soul has 223 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
223
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust ga...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | On Feb. 11, 2026, while driving, the vehicle displayed a flashing check engine light and entered lim... |
| Dec 27, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine knocking |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving home from work and got about 5 miles and I see smoke and pulled over. I had it towed ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stall... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ENGINE | I bought a Kia Soul at 130k miles and by 140k or so it was dead. the engine started knocking and wil... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ENGINE | First, my engine and oil light went on. Second, there began a loud prominent engine knock. I had it ... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there wa... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started makin... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving ... |
| Sep 22, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RECALL FOR CATALIC CONVERTER UNDER MANUFACTOR WARRANTY , THEY CONTINUE NOT TO HONOR THE RECALL ON MY... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illumin... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | ENGINE | I recently serviced my Kia Soul 2013 in May and March 2024. Completing oil service, air filter repla... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while the vehicle was serviced for routine... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ENGINE | There is a history of engine failure. The check engine light does not remain on for a diagnostic to ... |
| Mar 28, 2024 | ENGINE | The recall that was put out in September 2023 still has not been remedied as of March 28, 2024. I be... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | ENGINE | Check engine light threw a code for catalytic converter overheating. Kas dealer says not to worry u... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine Light is flashing rapidly on my car, I am unable to drive the vehicle due to safety reasons a... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an a... |