10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 53
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,396 miles

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problem #276

Feb 282019

Soul

  • 111,000 miles
I had my car into the dealer for unknown oil loss, the car was not burning it or leaking. I was informed by the dealer that it was an issue but there are no recalls on it. They took the engine apart and took pictures to submit to Kia for advice. Kia refused to authorize them to fix the engine. On my way home on the highway with the car the engine started knocking when accelerating, the car lost power and the engine light came on. The car has about 111000 miles and it's been sitting for 2 years now because it needs the engine and catalytic converted replaced. I had to buy another car to drive. I have periodically called car to see if they were going to do a recall on the 2.0 engine like they did for the 1.6 because the 2.0 was doing the exact same thing. It been 2 years and finally I got a recall letter that they now have the recall. I had my car towed to suntrup Kia to get a new engine. I was told that the Kia computers had been hacked and they could not get approval to fix the engine. They hoped it would be up next week. Next week came and they called and said they fixed the recalls. I asked if they replaced the engine and catalytic converter that quick. They said no my car did not fail some test they did. I called Kia to get the issue resolved and they also told me they could not help me because there computer's were down and had no eta on when they would be back up. Now I have to pay to have my car towed home again. Suntrup Kia recommend me not to drive it.

- Hillsboro, MO, USA

problem #275

Feb 052021

Soul

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to classic Kia (3875 eastex fwy, beaumont, tx 77706) however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle due to an inoperable computer system. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the computer system was down, but no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #274

Feb 192021

Soul

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17V608000 (steering) and 20V750000 (engine). The contact stated that she attempted to contact jerry smith Kia (101 N hill blvd, burlington, wa 98233) to schedule the recall repair however, the local dealer stated that the Kia cyber system was hacked and the system was down. The appointment was not scheduled nor was the vehicle repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer who verified the dealer information. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Friday Harbor, WA, USA

problem #273

Feb 172021

Soul

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine). The contact called trophy Kia downtown los angeles (1945 S figueroa St, los angeles, ca 90007) and was informed by the dealer that the software system to repair the recall was inoperable. The contact called another unknown Kia dealer and was provided the same information. The contact was advised to call back in March to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #272

Jan 292021

Soul

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to stall with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle then stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to elhart Kia (870 Chicago dr, suite B, holland, mi 49423) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was 10,000 miles over the mileage for the repair. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #271

Dec 242020

Soul

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to halleen Kia (27932 lorain rd North olmsted, oh 44070, (440) 777-2424) and was informed that the system was down. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #270

Feb 122021

Soul

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 20V750000 (engine), and she contacted weseloh Kia carlsbad (5335 paseo del norte, carlsbad, ca 92008) whom informed her that all Kia dealers were closed and would not be able to service the recall. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine and oil warning lights illuminated as well as a burning odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #269

Feb 062021

Soul 4-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine). The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as designed. Additional, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred prior to receiving the recall notification. The contact took the vehicle to gettel Kia of bradenton (6423 14th St w, bradenton, fl 34207) to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the failure on the vehicle was not related to the recall. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by the muffler. The contact disagreed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #268

Jan 312021

Soul

  • 131,000 miles
Lost of power. Moter shaking. When accelerating car loses power. Burning oil

- Surry, VA, USA

problem #267

Jan 222021

Soul

  • 90,000 miles
Checked my oil and the dipstick was showing no oil at all, 2 quarts had been added 2 weeks prior. No sign of an oil leak anywhere. 2 days later I started the vehicle and it was idling very hard then died, I waited then started it back up. The engine light came on but it didnt die again. It has since continued to run very rough. This started at about 90,000, oil consumption is ridiculous. There is definitely a problem here, so many people are making complaints as well!!

- Brooksville, KY, USA

problem #266

Jan 252021

Soul

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was a loud knocking sound coming from engine. The contact had to fully depress the brake pedal for the vehicle to slow down. The contact pulled the vehicle to side of the roadway. The contact became aware of fluids leaking from underneath the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a rod going thru the engine block. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 19V120000 (engine, engine and engine cooling) for which the VIN was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested that the failure was not related to the recall. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Lakeville, IN, USA

problem #265

Sep 122020

Soul

  • 72,000 miles
Problem with the engine light come on. They tell me nothing is wrong with the engine light. Also I have a problem with loosing oil I do not have an oil leak. No oil no where. Kia service been doing a oil test every 2000 miles they have to add oil every time. One day I was on the highway the oil light came on I stopped to check my oil level the engine was dry with no oil. I had 600 mile before a oil change.

- Valley, AL, USA

problem #264

Jan 242021

Soul

  • 81,000 miles
When I hit about 65K on the vehicle the check engine light would come on. Each time this happens it's because there is no oil in the engine. I also notice the light comes on apprx. 1K before the car is scheduled for a oil change? there is no warning that I am low on oil until the engine light comes on. I'm afraid I'm headed for big trouble with this engine!

- Sheffield Lake, OH, USA

problem #263

Nov 012020

Soul

  • miles
At 88K miles car begins to drive sluggish causing a acceleration issue. You can also hear a whistling sound from the engine with a faint knocking sound. Took the vehicle in for inspection and it was said to be the catalytic converter and or transmission. Both were changed and vehicle is still driving sluggish.

- Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #262

Jan 152021

Soul

  • miles
Had knock soft updated. Changed plugs at 82,000 miles. Plugs show oil being burned. Oil goes low. Now leak. Omg. Recall the 2.0 engine. Have a 2015 and 2016. Both having same problems

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #261

Jan 072021

Soul

  • 45,000 miles
My 2015 Kia Soul was operating fine until 1-7-2021. At about 45 mph the oil light came on, then the engine light, then a pounding sound and then the engine blew up. I had it towed to myrtle beach Kia, the dealership where I bought the car. They submitted the incident to their engineering dept. Which approved a new engine. On 1-18-21 the Kia service man called to say that the new engine has been installed but that the car doesn't run right. It needs a new fuel pump at a cost to me of about $900. I talked with the general manager who checked with the service dept. And he said that the warranty only covers the drive train, plus they found no evidence to show that the fuel pump was affected by the engine incident. I paid the $896.40 for the new fuel pump and picked up the car yesterday. Does this sound right" the car runs fine...there's an engine incident which is covered by the warranty or the recall...now I have to pay $900 to get my car back to where it was??"

- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

problem #260

Jan 212021

Soul

  • 92,300 miles
2015 Kia Soul+ 2.0 engine. Purchased in 2017 with 24K miles. Began having issues with vehicle at approximately 80K miles. Car began losing oil and I began having oil consumption test done at dealership. Car was losing 1 quart of oil per 1 K miles. Dealership informed me that although maintenance was done as required, they would not replace engine or help since extended warrenty was expired. Driving to work one morning, engine light came on. Vehicle towed 65 miles to dealership. Updated sensor code. Replaced pvc valve. Using 5-30 oil. Still losing oil.this morning, at approx. 92,300, engine light came on again as I was pulling out of my driveway. Very frustrated with costs related to towing. Very frustrated with Kia and the dealership since from my research, this is a very real problem with the 2.0 engines. Can't afford to trade in.

- Clinton, NC, USA

problem #259

Dec 022020

Soul

  • 105,000 miles
Car is burning oil at a very rapid rate and the engine is making noise when in idle. Mechanic checked the compression and found that the piston rings are wearing out and we need a new motor. Kia will not work with us at the moment, and says there is no evidence of the car burning oil even though we're having to add oil every 500 miles. We are now stuck making payments on a car that is not safe to drive for our family. We feel this should be included in the most recent recall on Kia's.

- Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA

problem #258

Jan 122021

Soul

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, when the vehicle began to jerk forcibly. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed independent mechanic and was informed the engine was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

- Nampa, ID, USA

problem #257

Dec 312020

Soul

  • 100,000 miles
Are 2015 Kia Soul had close to 100,000 miles on it and we started to have low loss of oil and a light clicking sound. We did not think very much of this. There was no oil leaking and so signs of oil burning through the exhaust. We continued to check oil and keep it full but it seemed to be running out faster then it should. One week after putting oil in it we were on the interstate and loss power and started hearing a loud knocking. The engine is dead and needs replaced. Our car is not under recall and we still have 10,000 dollars left to pay on the car. To replace the car with a new engine is around 5000 dollars. We have no clue what todo but after researching we learned that 2015 Kia Soul 2.0L motors are expensive and in high demand.

- Mansfield, AR, USA

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