Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia Soul has 19 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving my 2014 Kia Soul on Friday 12/12 when without any warning the brakes went out. Thankfu... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Upon backing the Kia out of my driveway the brakes failed completly. Upon removing the brake line sh... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while accelerating, the accelerator pedal ... |
| May 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Went to back out of driveway noticed puddle of water substance near right passenger door grd. Though... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ESC war... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | When I was at work and driving in the parking lot the brake pedal went to the floor. I realized that... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Brakes are loud been changed to new ones, engine makes a small sound |
| Apr 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and slowing ... |
| Dec 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving, the ABS system turns on but the light on the dash doesn't turn on. The brake pedal is... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | While driving the brake warning light came on and immediately lost all braking. My safety and the sa... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving the speed limit of 60 mph and all of a sudden it sputtered and hesitated; stalling out... |
| Jul 2, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | When braking, the car tends to push forward resulting in a hard brake. I’m unable to use Apps like “... |
| Jan 14, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Dec 30, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | Brakes completely failed. It turned out that the brake line for the rear wheels rusted through where... |
| Sep 13, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | INTERMITTENT LOSS OF BRAKES (NO PRESSURE, STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, PUMPING DOES NOT HELP), EXTREMELY D... |
| Oct 20, 2018 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | ENGINE WAS BURNING IN THE INSIDE HAD TO RETURN TO JIFFY LUBE EVERY 3TO4 DAYS TO CAP OFF OIL DIP STIC... |
| Sep 5, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND SEAT BELT RETRACTO... |
| Jan 13, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | I PARKED MY CAR AT THE TOP OF MY FRIEND'S VERY STEEP DRIVEWAY. I NEVER PARK DOWN IT BECAUSE WITH THE... |
| Apr 25, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN BRAKING, THERE IS FADING PEDAL FEEL WHEREBY BRAKING GRIP IS NOT LINEAR WITH PEDAL PRESSURE. *TR |