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2019 Kia Soul: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
139complaints
13crashes reported
8fires reported
14injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine87 · 63%
  • Unknown Or Other20 · 14%
  • Electrical System13 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System12 · 9%
  • Air Bags11 · 8%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling6 · 4%
  • Power Train6 · 4%
  • Seat Belts6 · 4%
  • Service Brakes6 · 4%
  • Steering5 · 4%

What owners report

Engine

Burns way to much oil then it should for a 2019. i have to put a quart of oil in every 1,000 miles due to the oil consumption the motor does.

Electrical System,Air Bags

My 2019 kia soul has been professionally diagnosed with dtc b162000, “internal fault – replace srscm,” involving the supplemental restraint system/airbag control module. my repair shop documented this diagnosis on august 24, 2026. kia safety recall sc226 / nhtsa recall 22v-031 addresses an airbag control unit defect in certain 2017-2019 kia souls and specifically addresses vehicles exhibiting dtc b1620. however, i ha

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2019 kia soul. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor and smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. additionally, the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. the contact pulled over and checked the engine oil level, and the dipstick indicated that the engine oil level was extremely low. the contact stated that engine oil was added to the en

Electrical System,Structure,Unknown Or Other

I purchased a 2019 kia soul in june 2022. since purchasing the vehicle, it has been stolen three separate times. during at least one theft, the steering column was damaged to bypass the ignition, and responding officers indicated the theft method was consistent with the widely reported kia theft method. i had possession of my keys during the incidents. the repeated thefts created a significant safety risk, financial

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Kia Soul SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SOUL, SOUL EV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.