Kia Soul
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Summary of Safety Defect: While my 16 year old daughter was driving our 2014 Kia Soul in December 2025, the car suddenly lost power in traffic and wou...
The contact’s wife owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that on several occasions after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gaso...
My car was not accelerating all the time I was pressing the pedal. a mechanic said it was the engine.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH uphill with her daughter and her small dog inside the vehicle, the brak...
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine light illuminated. The contact pulle...
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while accelerating, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle w...
I was driving my 2014 Kia Soul on Friday 12/12 when without any warning the brakes went out. Thankfully I was able to get it to a parking lot without...
Flickering lights on off while driving at night turn signal triggers it and does it randomly
Subject: Reimbursement Request for Engine Defect Repairs - VIN [XXX] Dear Kia Consumer Assistance Center, I am requesting full reimbursement for repa...
Engine failing, pistons, and major oil consumption
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Summary
The 2014 Kia Soul has 878 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 34 crash-related incidents have been reported.