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2011 Kia Soul repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 105 repairs.
2011 Kia Soul repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Sep 201448000 mi | Horn not working | ||
| Jan 201890000 miUS $300 | Hatch door no longer stays open | ||
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Kia Soul in Texas, United States May 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201549000 mi | Drivers side electric door lock stuck; installed new door lock actuator. | ||
| Kia Soul in Nevada, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201218000 mi | Brake sensor went bad, causing traction control light to illuminate. Dealer replaced sensor under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in Kansas, United States May 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201215000 mi | The steering columm cover broke. Dealer ordered new parts and replaced for free under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201347740 mi | I have a rattle that is probably a sway bar bushing gone bad, have not taken it to dealer yet due to logistics, I have every expectation it will be under warranty | ||
| Sep 201680600 miC $535 | routine brake job, 4 wheels | ||
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Dec 201112000 mi | Rear seat fold down release not latching when returned to upright position | ||
| Mar 201218000 mi | Rear seat would NOT latch when returned to upright position. Service advisor claimed it just needed lube. Claimed factory lube does not last and mechanic used some better stuff that should last longer. | ||
| Jul 201224000 mi | Car would not start, also had TCS warning lamp on, had to be towed to dealer. Replaced safety interlock. | ||
| Kia Soul in Georgia, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 20119000 mi | loose power steering line connection, small leak... | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jan 20129000 miUS $30 | back rear window leaking at top when it rains or when i wash car. | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Oct 201211160 mi | Battery cables replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201316120 mi | Actuator switch on drivers door malfunctioned Took 3 visits to get actuator switch fixed on door. Serviceman damaged door seals in effecting repair. Took 2 visits until they believed me and replaced door seal | ||
| Nov 201318600 mi | Same problem as before. Pushed ignition switch and door actuator switches blew again. Same main module that electrically controls door switches no longer working. Door locks manually unusable - unable to open door with key fob | ||
| Jan 201419840 mi | B C M module gone again for 3rd time in 6 months. Part on order and subsequent to installation dealership will run diagnostics again as the problem seems to be initiated by the push button start sending a surge through the B C M. | ||
| Feb 201420440 mi | 4th BCM in car. Took it to a different dealer. Car was in for 4 days as previous dealer's mechanics has glued all the parts together in the door when they repaired the door seal. This dealer found it when they tested all the wiring | ||
| Apr 201421080 mi | Body Control Module went for 5th time in 6 months. This time the door harness was replaced, the fuse box and the BCM twice as the first diagnostic results were not satisfactory. Most of the 3 weeks the car was in the shop was waiting parts | ||
| Sep 201424800 mi | Back up camera (factory installed) seal failed. New back up camera installed. | ||
| Jan 201519220 mi | BCM went yet again. Kia wanted car at dealer to retrace all of the wiring for the 3rd time. I wasn't prepared to be without my car for 4 weeks again and sold the car as is. Door still leaking despite being fixed twice. | ||
| Kia Soul in New York, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 201326300 mi | The horn was malfunctioning | ||
| Kia Soul in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Nov 201216400 mi | tire pressure light keeps coming on every 1-2 weeks. Same tire front driver side tire. ? if tire has a slow leak | ||
| Kia Soul in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201446500 mi | Squeaking coming from engine | ||
| May 201449900 mi | Horn stopped working reliably. Dealer swapped it out with another horn. This one sounds better and is louder too. | ||
| Sep 201458280 miC $650 | Timing belt replaced as well as 2 other belts. | ||
| Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Oct 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 2019119500 miUS $13 | Gas Cap seal issue Error Code, Replaced gas cap, did not fix error code. Car performs very well, except it's briefly hard to start after fillup (just pump gas pedal) and the constant gas cap error remains. Maybe an egr valve/solenoid? | ||
| Jul 2020132000 miUS $10 | Replaced left headlight. | ||
| Jul 2022143953 miUS $215 | Replaced Evap Pressure Release solenoid | ||
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Jun 2018 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Apr 201990000 miUS $900 | Replaced Front shocks and struts | ||
| Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201462000 miUS $50 | Driver's side door handle wouldn't always open the door when pulled even when unlocked. | ||
| Jan 2016US $28 | Noticed loss of horsepower, checked sparkplugs and found wear. Replaced with iridium sparkplugs. | ||
| Jun 2016114000 miUS $15 | Engine was running rough, replaced all four spark plugs. | ||
| Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Feb 20147000 mi | TSB-033 was needed for hesitation from excessive transmission loading the motor at low speeds. | ||
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201324800 miUS $25 | Car wouldn't start (keyed ignition). Engine tried to turn over but wouldn't. Personal mechanic tested battery, charging system, starter - all OK. Turned ignition on few times, car started. | ||
| Jul 201432700 mi | Sunroof switch only works intermittently. Dealer found faulty component. Replacing component under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201436500 mi | Recurring sunroof switch problem. Faulty switch previously replaced. This visit dealer adjusted contacts that were not connecting properly. Sunroof works again (we will see if this repair lasts). | ||
| Dec 201439000 mi | Sunroof switch replaced 3rd time. Still doesn't work as designed. New recall may address the problem. Next service Apr 2015. | ||
| Apr 201541700 mi | Sunroof still not working. Kia not responding to dealer inquiry (they say). Next appt Oct 2015 to diagnose the problem. My opinion - the motor is not working. | ||
| Dec 201552000 mi | Sunroof problem finally fixed! The sunroof motor was locking up preventing the roof from opening. Motor was replaced and sunroof finally works. | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201542000 miUS $62 | Replaced blower resistor | ||
| Kia Soul in Alabama, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201480000 mi | My Break lights where not working all the time. There was a recall. | ||
| Kia Soul in Florida, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 201213500 mi | car shifts into lower gear when cruise comtrol is engaged. problem is supratic and no reason found and no repair was done. | ||
| Aug 201326700 mi | Had to replace the brake light switch for the second time. (recall). It failed causing trouble with the cruise control. | ||
| Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20118000 mi | My horn was only working sporadically. They replaced it with a new horn. | ||
| Aug 201218000 miUS $26 | Traction control light kept going on and staying on. Dealership replaced sensor. Had dealership also check brakes, since they seemed a bit soft. Never clarified if one was related to the other, but brakes were still at 80% | ||
| Jul 201561800 miUS $245 | Needed wheel hub/bearing replacement of driver's side front wheel. | ||
| Kia Soul in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 201113000 mi | There was no heat coming out of foot level vents or defrost. Wiring harness to blend door not connected. | ||
| Kia Soul in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 20117400 mi | Switch replaced for windows. Driver's window wouldn't go down. Recall. Switch replaced for windows. Driver's window wouldn't go down. Recall. | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Feb 201424000 mi | The Sirius Satellite Radio had started to repeatedly lose signal, primarily after the radio was on for @ 15 minutes. Kia offered to replace the radio head unit under warranty. Had a couple of instances (really, only two) that the horn didn't work when pressed. Dealer said there was a service bulletin, so they replaced it just in case. Car close to end of 3-yr comp warranty. | ||
| Feb 201534700 mi | Right rear view mirror - remote control wouldn't move mirror up/down. Dealer ordered new mirror. | ||
| Sep 201655000 mi | A front headlight bulb failed. I replaced it myself. Easy. | ||
| Oct 201657000 mi | Another front headlight bulb failed. | ||
| Feb 201777602 mi | Dealer replaced hose clamps that were weak, cleaned up the leaked A/T fluid - hopefully, that would stop the leaking. Done at no charge, given the earlier service. One more try - replaced all Transmission/Radiator hoses. Still didn't do it - new radiator would be over $600, and the leak is VERY slow - so not sure it's worth it - still an open issue. | ||
| Aug 201770006 miUS $381 | Left (Driver) side headlight - I replaced myself Transmission fluid leak was noticed at an earlier regular oil change. Appeared to be from the lines cooling the automatic transmission fluid. No known damage to the car that would have caused it, unless from the "extra undercoating" applied by the previous dealer under a service campaign. We thought that the steps taken - sealing of transmission pan, and replacement of A/T hoses would fix. I initially thought all OK, until I parked in the garage and noticed that the leaking was continuing. We came to a compromise - not sure exactly where the leak was coming from, they resealed the transmission pan under the vehicle warranty, and I paid for the replacement of the transmission lines. Probably too much. But we'd see if it worked. | ||
| Oct 201772449 mi | Pads worn down, rotors showing damage - just went ahead and had both replaced. When already in the shop for oil change and new brakes, they checked again for the leaking that had been seen twice. It was still happening, though more slowly. | ||
| Nov 201773060 miUS $100 | Original Battery failed to crank car - cold weather. Replaced / installed battery. | ||
| Jan 201875500 miUS $15 | Right Front Headlight Failed.... Right Front Headlight Failed again | ||
| Feb 201877602 mi | Dealer replaced Automatic Transmission hoses at no charge, given earlier work. Now we see if it's still leaking. Brought the car back a couple of weeks later, and yes, it sill was. | ||
| Mar 201877500 miUS $100 | Installed another part (I'm blanking) - and no, it still didn't fix things. Next step would require new radiator - concerned that somehow, the connection into the radiator is damaged. No sense of why/how, but it is still leaking slowly. A/T fluid levels remaining within normal limits a month later, so going to hold tight. Not sure I want to spend the quoted $600 on it! | ||
| Apr 201877947 miUS $15 | Left headlight failed again! Replaced, still not sure why these keep failing. Fortunately relatively easy to fix, but... | ||
| May 201879000 miUS $600 | The leaking hadn't quite stopped - and as the car was about to be used in long-distance driving, had the radiator replaced. Not at the dealer, since they'd screwed it up several times. | ||
| Kia Soul in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jul 20116000 mi | Wife thought bluetooth was broken. Ended up being operator error. | ||
| Aug 20117000 mi | car would not start. Has push button start. Could not depress brake pedal to engage brake switch. Happened 3 times. Eventually pedal would soften up and car would start. This time, we got it towed. Driver tried to jump it without luck. | ||
| Oct 20118500 mi | ABS light on intermittently. Needed part ordered. ABS light on intermittently | ||
| Sep 201218000 mi | One tire had a bubble in the sidewall. Replaced all 4. | ||
| Jun 201330000 mi | Horn switch was intermintently bad. Took a few visits before they agreed | ||
| Kia Soul in Missouri, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 201110000 mi | Drivers window switch would not function at all. Other windows were fine. Dealer replaced window switches. | ||
| Kia Soul in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 20118000 mi | Rear axle was bent during shipment from Korea. Part was ordered and replaced. | ||
| Kia Soul in California, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Dec 20101000 mi | Transmission lurching with very hard shifts from second to third.. | ||
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Mar 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 201323300 mi | front Headlight on drivers side burnt out. | ||
| Kia Soul in Utah, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201229500 mi | Horn was intermittent. When cold the horn was not functional then as the car heated up the horn became more reliable but wasn't 100%. | ||
| Nov 201775500 miUS $35 | Battery replacement. Front brakes replaced. | ||
| Jan 202299000 miUS $30 | Gas struts for the rear hatch were worn. Old struts were removed and replaced with aftermarket parts. | ||
| Kia Soul in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201510740 mi | The internal light was staying on all the time. | ||
| Sep 201616740 miC $158 | My anti skidding light was on constantly. I did not have it turned on. they replaced a part that cost $18.00 but the labour was the $140.00 | ||
| Kia Soul in Minnesota, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 20113000 mi | Odd wrinkles on steering wheel center/horn button. Part ordered. | ||
| Nov 20119000 mi | replaced center steering wheel (air bag cover) wrinkles still there - told it is the way the air bag is folded behind trim. | ||
| Kia Soul in Iowa, United States May 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Oct 20116000 mi | Dealer keybox had damaged the driver's door seal. Dealer replaced the seal on this visit. | ||
| Jul 201211000 mi | Brake switch sensor was faulty. Was not sensing that brake was depressed and would not turn engine over when push-button start was activated. | ||
| Kia Soul in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201321300 mi | Horn was not working all the time. They replaced the switch | ||
| Kia Soul in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 20128000 mi | Tpms warning came on. Dealer immediately properly inflated all tires & re-set system. Problem did not re-occur. | ||
| Kia Soul in Michigan, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201460000 mi | Left lower ball joint....something near the tire. Needs to be replaced before I can get tires. Causing tires to wear earlier/alignment issues. | ||
2011 Kia Soul 4dr Hatch
122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Kia Soul in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2021 | |||
| May 2021118000 miUS $200 | Front struts and lower control arms. | ||
| Kia Soul in Washington, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 20115200 mi | Faint dark circle in paint, under clear coat on front driver fender. Size of tennis ball only seen in certain light. Dark circle under clear coat. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Kia Soul in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201028000 mi | Thermostate Replaced Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor broken, and needed replaced. It was completly rusted. | ||
| Jan 201131000 mi | car would not start, dealer stated they could not replicate so could not do anything about it. | ||
| Kia Soul in Peru Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201414880 mi$10 | Replaced headlight bulb | ||
| Kia Soul in Quebec, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201891140 miC $135 | Pads worn out on all 4 discs front right ball joint replaced one front shock had no oil, replaced both front shocks Installed a new battery. | ||
| Jun 2021107880 miC $600 | Replaced starter. | ||
| Jun 2022114700 miC $300 | front left ball joint replaced | ||
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