Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Kia Soul has 59 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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 1, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown but told by multiple mechanics that the kia soul eats oil and the engine constantly runs dry... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I’ve had nothing but problems with this car since about a year after getting it in 2021. Constant no... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ENGINE | This is a 6 year old car, with just under 108,000 miles. The catalytic converter is clogged, most li... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE | I took the car to the shop because it had been consuming a lot of oil within the last 2 months and ... |
| Oct 31, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving approx 70mph on the highway when a piston ring popped off and blew a hole in the engin... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was traveling on Saturday at about 40 miles an hour down the road car just all of a sudden lost po... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine shut off while driving, Would not restart, vehicle VIN included in PI2107 campaign, Kia refus... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact purchased the vehicle four months ago. The contact st... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ENGINE | On Sunday, September 21st, 2025, my engine stalled and would not start. AAA looked at it and tried t... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine is having oil consumption since May 2025. It is a 2019 Kia Soul, 1.6L GDI engine. I have ... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption leading to complete engine failure. My wife bought this car to be her dai... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle, a 2019 Kia Soul, is experiencing **severe and abnormal engine oil consumption** requiri... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | In february 2025 I had taken to the garage the first moment the check engine light came on and had t... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | ENGINE | For some reason my 2019 Kia Soul is not included in the previous engine recall. My vehicle is experi... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle: 2019 Kia Soul 2.0L GDI VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 92,200 The engine and connecting rod bearings ... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle had a catastrophic engine failure while driving in traffic. The engine would turn over m... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 50 MPH,... |
| May 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2019 Kia Soul has had excessive oil consumption issues since we bought it in 2022 or 2023. This w... |
| May 2, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehic... |