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2023 Kia Soul Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2023 Kia Soul has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2023 Kia Soul

Electrical
9Other
8Steering
7Engine
6Airbags
4Powertrain
4Lights
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

10

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

23V531000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 27, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTUREThe contact owns a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact stated that the battery discharge and Auto START/STOP ...
May 2, 2024POWER TRAINPower train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump Replacement
Oct 5, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2023 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V531...
Sep 9, 2023POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINEAir bag new

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