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2023 Kia Soul: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
51complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
15injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine13 · 25%
  • Electrical System13 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other12 · 24%
  • Steering8 · 16%
  • Lane Departure7 · 14%
  • Service Brakes7 · 14%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 10%
  • Power Train4 · 8%
  • Exterior Lighting4 · 8%
  • Air Bags4 · 8%

What owners report

Power Train

I will be accelerating and the car will on occasion start to sputter like it is going to die and loose power on me. it has done it three different times the last time it through a code on my obd monitor read it and said p0304 the 4th cylinder is misfiring. i took it in and they couldn't see the code or even the history of there being a code thrown. please help my ladst car that did this needed to have the engi

Engine

While driving an alarm noise sounds and on the dash a message will appear stating engine off put car in p or n and i cannot accelerate.

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Lane Departure

2023 kia soul purchased brand new. vehicle does not display speedometer, blinkers don't work, reverse camera doesn't work, nothing displays on dash, continuous alarm sound while vehicle is on. having no indication of speed traveling or ability to signal turns is a safety concern. failure at approximately 1 year after purchase. has been in the dealership for repair multiple times without success. currently been at

Steering,Electrical System,EngineCrash

Before the accident which my car was totaled, i would take it in with issues. electrical lights coming on the car would stop .my transmission locking up . i would tell them that there was something wrong with the car . i had videos to show pannel lights coming on at 70 on freeway and car locking up and would just stop . that's what happened to son driving. my car was totaled. why should i loose and now i don't have

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Kia Soul SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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