Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia Soul has 106 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
106
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | March 22, 2026: driving through town when the engine started making an odd high pitched sound then l... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle paint(white) is peeling off 2016 Kia Soul |
| Dec 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I went into the store come out of the store and got in the driver seat shut my door and the rear win... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving my 2016 Kia Soul on the highway, the vehicle suddenly began shaking and immediately lo... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on Interstate I-40 when the closed sunroof spontaneously shattered. Nothing external ... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I’m reaching out as my Catalytic Converter is needing to be replaced due to being faulty and my vehi... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 2016 Kia Soul engine burns excessive amounts of oil leading to constantly needing to top off oil and... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 years ago Kia had a recall on the catalytic converter that I found out about after my car displaye... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | They have a recall on the catalytic converters for the 1.6 engines but not the 2.0. I have had to h... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle was taken to Clovis Kia to address recall NHTSA# 23V218 (SC267). Kia was unable to fix the ... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My wife was driving the 2016 KIA Soul EV and the car just shut itself off in the middle of the inter... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle showed a code for the catalytic converter and while driving the vehicle it started revvin... |
| Jun 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased this 2016 Kia Soul from a dealership in April, 2024. On [XXX], I was driving on a reside... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I was driving my 2016 Kia Soul down the road at about 20 mph when I heard a very loud bang that star... |
| May 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | engine rod bearing issues, check engine light is on due to engine knocking from rod bearing and i ca... |
| Mar 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The PCP valve is coming apart causing the vehicle to lose oil. There is wet oil on the spark plugs. ... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car is burning oil, catalytic converter is failing, engine is failing, as with several hundred thous... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I believe my vehicle is apart of a recall that affects the same vehicle Yr./Mk./Mdl. as mine. When m... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Catalytic converter failing. First began failing in December 2023. Took to have serviced. Told to p... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Experiencing issues with the catalyst or catalyst converters. Misfire and codes as well as check eng... |