Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia Soul has 13 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Excessive oil consumption, burning a quart of oil a week. Mechanic looked my car there aren't any oi... |
| Apr 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Unknown tbd |
| Feb 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Check Engine Light Came on again after KIA BURLINGTON claim repairs was done and closed out repairs.... |
| Oct 20, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | I bought my Kia 1 year ago. When I bought it I was told the transmission needed a software update an... |
| Sep 22, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I took my 2013 Kia Soul into the dealership in Rockwall because it had a recall. The dealership sta... |
| Jan 21, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | A COMPLAINT TO KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS ADDRESSING CONCERNS AND ISSUES WITH MY 2013 KIA SOUL IN DECEMBER... |
| Nov 25, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS SH... |
| Jul 12, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY ENGINE BLINKED FIVE TIMES AND CAR LOCKED UP BEGAN TO SHUT OFF. GOT OUT T... |
| May 7, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH A PRIOR RECALL, CONCERNING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND OVERHEATING. (POTEN... |
| Nov 7, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My whole engine will shake and it turns off randomly when stopped. Also, while car is on it will sha... |
| Apr 10, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY CAR HESITATES WHEN I ROUND A CORNER OR TURN ON TO A HIGHWAY ONE DAY A TRUCK WAS BEHIND A 18 WHEEL... |
| Nov 19, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | BOUGHT THE KIA SOUL NEW IN AUGUST 2012. SINCE NOVEMBER 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 30K MILES THE CAR HAS D... |
| May 15, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMIN... |