Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia Soul has 59 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
59
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | SUBJECT: Engine → Stall → Loss of power while driving: While driving normally, the vehicle began lo... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Safety defect P1326 code is a known indicator of rod bearing wear. When it triggered, the vehicle i... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I paid almost 3,500 dollars and Kia kept my car two months and I’m still having transmission issues ... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission failed when mileage was at 88,000 miles and is not opererational to drive. After taking... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Kia 2016 died in mid traffic, would not switch out of 1st gear as an automatic, on a major road in T... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Component/system failed: Engine and Power Train. Available for inspection: Yes, the vehicle is curre... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We purchased a 2016 Kia Soul with the GDI engine in October 2024 from Jim Shorkey Kia in Uniontown w... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | CATALYIC CONVERTER IS DAMAGE |
| Apr 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The propulsion battery has so much degradation that when I drive on the freeway the "turtle" mode ac... |
| Mar 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I had recently acquired my 2016 Kia soul from a used dealership, and as I had gotten it, inspected b... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | I put the car in park, and exited the car to do something, and it started to move forward on its own... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | There is an active recall on 2016 Kia Catalytic Converters. I was told my VIN is not included, even ... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Bought 2016 Kia Soul one year ago (May 2022) with 79k miles. Feb 2023 engine light came on. Took it ... |
| Apr 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle vibrated viol... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle contains a defect related to motor vehicle safety or does not comply with an applicable ... |
| Feb 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | It been buckling at low speeds, acceleration is not consistance with how much gas I press. If I have... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1. On 1/30/23 I was heading home from work when my engine and oil light came on. I after parking at ... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Check engine light came on and I had it read. It came back as P050A - Cold Start Idle Air Control S... |
| Dec 27, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On 12/27/22, was driving on highway in the evening, engine light illuminated and vehicle slowed down... |
| Nov 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased my vehicle back in 2021 and I notice that the recall for the catalytic converter so I ch... |