Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia Soul has 52 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
52
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Summary of Safety Defect: While my 16 year old daughter was driving our 2014 Kia Soul in December 20... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In June 2024, my 2014 Kia Soul (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a sudden engine failure without warning. I ... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon reques... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My vehicles KSDS sensor was updated per recall. 2 months later the catalytic converter, PCV valve, a... |
| Oct 7, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine is consuming motor oil in excess after conducting oil changes. If it goes unaddressed aft... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Oil consumption and catalytic converter clogging. My car burns through 5 liters of oil about every 1... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Three repeat incidents, a few months apart, introduced same hazard to passengers and others: End of... |
| Mar 9, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | check engine light came on the evening of 3/08/2023. Auto zone said it was a knock sensor code and ... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Friday January 20th, 2023 while on the freeway my 2014 Kia Soul with less than 75,000 miles spontane... |
| Jan 21, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Catalytic Converter malfunction and it was check by my mechanic at Hillebrand Automotive. It causes ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle's engine failed months after a recall was performed on it in October 2021 to "protect the en... |
| Dec 20, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I had the Knock sensor recall updated on my car last year. This installation was faulty so Kia had t... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his wife was at a stop light, the ve... |
| Jul 15, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the acceler... |
| May 7, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MY ENGINE SHAKES REALLY BAD WHILE SITTING IDLING AND I CAN HEAR A LOUD HUMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. I... |
| Mar 6, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30-40 MPH and depressing the brak... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE C... |
| Nov 28, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 75 NORTH IN MARIETTA, GA WHEN MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN FRONT OF... |
| Nov 25, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | NOVEMBER 25TH ON MY WAY TO WORK I STARTED HEARING A RATTLE WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 30. ABOUT A MILE FRO... |
| Nov 5, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS APPROXIMATELY DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE MOTOR DEVELOPED A TICKING NOISE. THEN SUDDENLY ... |