Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia soul has 452 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
452
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V750000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Spo...
19V120000
ENGINE
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 27, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V096... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Excessive Oil Consumption/Burning Catalytic Converter Clogging Check Engine Light/Misfires My engine... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on the ... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH uphill with her daugh... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failing, pistons, and major oil consumption |
| Oct 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact, who was an independent dealer, purchased the vehicle ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact received a recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has absorbed an insane amount of oil the last several weeks, and this week it burned 1/2 ... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | ENGINE | ** Component/system that failed: The engine and catalytic converter. An independent mechanic confirm... |
| Jun 8, 2025 | ENGINE | In 2023 I had my car repaired at a Kia dealership due to NHTSA Recall Number: 19V120, KIA Customer C... |
| May 10, 2025 | ENGINE | My VIN number was included as part of the engine recall up to 150,000 miles. My car sat at the deal... |
| May 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engin... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Apr 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with crui... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased this vehicle used just four months ago. Since then, I’ve had continual problems with it,... |
| Feb 2, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine stalls without warning while driving. It’s been at dangerous times on highways or just dr... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Catalytic converter overheated. Motor stalled. Wallace Kia, Stuart, Florida ran diagnostics on my ve... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving and my MIL came on. When I parked, I could smell strong exhaust fumes. I went to get a... |