Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Kia soul has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
6
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which c...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Was driving and the pistons shot out of the engine. Oil in the coolant as well. |
| Jul 27, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while pulling into a mall, there was an ab... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled ... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint |
| May 22, 2023 | ENGINE | Brand new car 5800 miles engine failure after first oil change at dealership |
| Jan 7, 2023 | ENGINE | I was parked at the curb in front of a house, the engine running. I tried to go in reverse, nothing ... |